Thane, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena-UBT office-bearer Pradeep Purnekar's murder in Maharashtra's Thane has sparked political outrage and triggered widespread anger, drawing sharp reactions from political circles and intensifying demands for strict action against the attackers. According to police sources on Wednesday, a group of assailants barged into Purnekar's office located in Thane's Manorama Nagar and opened fire on him. Purnekar sustained critical injuries in the attack and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Expressing deep grief and anger over the murder, Shiv Sena-UBT MLA Aaditya Thackeray launched a scathing attack on the state government over the deteriorating law and order situation in Maharashtra.