Once an old video of Puja Khedkar’s mother threatening a group of farmers online with a revolver in her hand went viral, Pune police opened a case.
Pune: Puja Khedkar, a trainee IAS officer, is facing an alarming number of problems, including alleged false statements made during her UPSC candidature, abuse of authority after taking the position, and now a complaint against her mother for threatening people with a gun.
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After an old video of Ms. Khedkar’s mother threatening a group of farmers online with a gun in her hand went viral, Pune police opened a case.
In the footage, Manorama Khedkar is seen arguing angrily with nearby farmers in Mulshi over a land dispute while brandishing a weapon. She can be seen in the video accosting a man and requesting to see land records that are purportedly in her name. She even waves the weapon in his direction before hiding it when she realises the camera is recording.
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Following public outrage and demands for action, the Pune Police registered a case against her for voluntarily causing hurt, and criminal intimidation.
Superintendent of Police Pankaj Deshmukh clarified that the incident occurred a year ago, and the complainant involved has been identified and verified.
“This incident took place one year ago. We have traced the person with whom this incident took place. We have verified him. Whatever complaint he will give we will lodge that and take legal action further,” he said.
Puja Khedkar is a 2023-batch IAS officer who secured an all-India rank (AIR) 841 in the UPSC exam. Her father, Dilip Khedkar, is also a retired administrative officer.
The 24-year-old is currently under scrutiny for alleged misrepresentation as an OBC non-creamy layer candidate during her UPSC exams, alongside claims of visual and mental disability without substantiation. These issues have further intensified public scrutiny of the family, including accusations against her father regarding property acquisitions and land disputes.
Local farmers have alleged that despite their attempts to file complaints against the Khedkar family previously, they were reportedly turned away by the police.
In exclusively accessed documents, found that according to a “statement of immovable property for the year 2023”, Puja Khedkar owns five plots of land and two apartments across Maharashtra valued at a staggering ₹ 22 crore.
The junior officer is facing serious charges of “abuse of power”. It is alleged that she was using a red beacon, VIP number plates, and a “Government of Maharashtra” sticker on her private vehicle, an Audi sedan.
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