Tensions escalated in Thane after Ram Purnekar, son of slain Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, was detained while attempting to protest near Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Thane: Tensions flared in Thane on Tuesday morning after Ram Purnekar, son of slain Shiv Sena (UBT) local leader Pradeep Purnekar, was detained by police while attempting to launch a protest outside the residence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.