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IAS trainee Puja Khedkar's mother Manorama Khedkar sent to police custody till July 20

This follows Manorama Khedkar's arrest over allegations of threatening individuals with a gun in a land dispute, adding to the mounting legal challenges faced by her daughter, who is under investigation for submitting fraudulent certificates during her IAS exam.

Edited By: Nitin Kumar @Niitz1 Pune Published : Jul 18, 2024 16:57 IST, Updated : Jul 18, 2024 17:16 IST
Manorama Khedkar
Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO Pune: Manorama Khedkar, mother of IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, was brought by the police to a hospital for medical examination after her arrest in a case of allegedly threatening some persons by brandishing a gun over a land dispute in Pune district.

In a significant development, Manorama Khedkar, the mother of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, has been remanded to police custody until July 20. The court's decision comes amidst the escalating legal troubles faced by Puja Khedkar, who is embroiled in a fake certificate controversy.

Accusations against Manorama Khedkar

Pune police have detained Manorama Khedkar in connection with a land dispute, where she allegedly threatened individuals with a gun. An official stated that Manorama was taken into custody from Mahad in Maharashtra's Raigad district. A video surfaced showing Manorama threatening people in Pune's Mulshi tehsil, which led the police to search for her and her husband, Dilip Khedkar.

Case details and charges

The Paud police in Pune (Rural) have registered a case against the Khedkar couple and five others under several sections of the IPC, including Section 323, and various sections of the Arms Act. Pune (Rural) Superintendent of Police Pankaj Deshmukh confirmed that Manorama was apprehended from Mahad, and multiple teams were formed to locate the other accused.

Manorama Khedkar's hiding place

Manorama Khedkar was found hiding in a lodge in Hirkanwadi, Mahad, under a false name. After her arrest, she was brought to the Paud police station in Pune district.

Pooja Khedkar under scrutiny

Pooja Khedkar is facing scrutiny over disability and OBC certificates submitted during her IAS exam. Additionally, her conduct during her tenure at the Pune Collector’s office is under investigation. Amidst the controversy, the government recently suspended her district training program and instructed her to report to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration by July 23.

Also read | Puja Khedkar's mother, who was seen in old video threatening farmers with pistol, detained

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