Thane, Nov 2 Opposition parties on Monday held a protest outside Kapurbawdi police station in Thane city in connection with the alleged assault on a supporter of slain Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) Manpada ward chief was killed at his office on September 29. Five people have been arrested in the case.
Leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, comprising the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP), and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena said the “gherao” of Kapurbawdi police station was carried out over allegations that a supporter of Purnekar, who took part in an agitation a few days ago seeking justice for the family, was subjected to “third-degree torture” there.
The victim has filed a written complaint with the Thane police commissioner, and his medical report confirms severe physical abuse, they added.
Those who took part in the protest on Monday included NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Rajan Vichare and MNS’ Avinash Jadhav. They later met Zone V Deputy Commissioner of Police Prashant Kadam to discuss the issue.
On Sunday, Thane Police Commissioner Ashutosh Dumbare had said the investigation in the Purnekar murder case was progressing properly.
All necessary investigative procedures are being followed, and various aspects are being actively looked into, the senior IPS officer had said.
(PTI News)
