Mumbai1d ago

Thane SIT may invoke MCOCA against 5 accused in Purnekar murder

What happened

Thane police's SIT is preparing to invoke MCOCA against five men arrested for the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar.

Violence against local political leaders affects neighbourhood safety and civic life. MCOCA's tougher rules can decide how long accused persons stay in custody and how fast a case reaches trial.

The facts

1Thane SIT is likely to invoke MCOCA against five accused, according to police sources
2Five accused have been arrested in the Pradeep Purnekar murder case
3Investigators are examining the accused's criminal antecedents and the alleged planning behind the killing

Sources

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Track Thane police announcements on formal MCOCA charges in the Purnekar murder case.