Overview

• In filings to the court, Navi Mumbai police said the incident was not a road‑rage flare‑up but part of organized criminal activity, alleging destruction of a bungalow DVR, an SUV and mobile phones.
• Dilip Khedkar has been absconding since September 13, with the next court date set for October 13.
• The 22-year-old truck cleaner, Prahlad Kumar, was rescued from the Khedkars’ Pune residence on September 14 after an altercation that began when a concrete mixer truck grazed a Land Cruiser on the Mulund–Airoli Road.
• Investigators allege obstruction at the Pune bungalow, including attempts to prevent entry and help the accused flee; Manorama Khedkar is on interim pre‑arrest bail and has denied involvement.
• Bodyguard-driver Praful Salunkhe has been arrested as Navi Mumbai and Pune police continue a multi‑district investigation.