Former president of a local <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/search/shiv-sena-all" target="_blank">Shiv Sena</a> unit, Rahul Shetty was shot dead in Lonavala at 9:30 am on Monday.
43-year-old Rahul Shetty is the son of former Shiv Sena leader Umesh Shetty. He was shot thrice outside his residence when he was having tea at a stall, reports <a href="https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/crime/shocking-shiv-sena-leader-rahul-shetty-shot-dead-in-lonavala/articleshow/78870747.cms" target="_blank">Mumbai Mirror</a>.
According to initial information, he was shot twice on the head and once on the chest. He was also stabbed on the neck with a sharp weapon.
Shetty was rushed to Parmar hospital but he was declared dead by the doctors.
Earlier, Shetty had informed <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/search/lonavala-all" target="_blank">Lonavala</a> police about the threat to his life after he learnt that someone was planning to kill him.
It is noteworthy, that Rahul&rsquo;s father Umesh Shetty was also shot dead about three decades ago.
Based on the CCTV footage recovered by the police during the investigation, a suspect has been detained. The motive behind the murder is unknown so far.&nbsp;
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It is noteworthy, that Rahuls father Umesh Shetty was also shot dead about three decades ago. 

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