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Crime
Maharashtra CM assures justice to Pradeep Purnekar's family after murder
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 08:45 AM
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The Chief Minister of Maharashtra told the son of murder victim Pradeep Purnekar that the authorities will ensure justice is served.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met with the son of Pradeep Purnekar, who was killed in a recent homicide case, and pledged that the investigation will be pursued vigorously. Shinde assured the grieving family that the state machinery is committed to delivering justice and holding the perpetrators accountable.
The police have not disclosed further details about the circumstances of the murder or any suspects, but the CM's statement underscores the government's focus on law and order in the state. Officials said the case remains under active investigation and that updates will be provided as they become available.
The victim's family expressed relief at the Chief Minister's personal intervention, hoping that the promised judicial process will bring closure. The administration reiterated its zero‑tolerance stance towards violent crimes and urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement.
The meeting, held in Mumbai, reflects the state's effort to address public concerns over safety and to demonstrate accountability at the highest level of government.
The police have not disclosed further details about the circumstances of the murder or any suspects, but the CM's statement underscores the government's focus on law and order in the state. Officials said the case remains under active investigation and that updates will be provided as they become available.
The victim's family expressed relief at the Chief Minister's personal intervention, hoping that the promised judicial process will bring closure. The administration reiterated its zero‑tolerance stance towards violent crimes and urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement.
The meeting, held in Mumbai, reflects the state's effort to address public concerns over safety and to demonstrate accountability at the highest level of government.