IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Alleged Misconduct
Pune police investigate misuse of power and unauthorized use of red beacon by trainee officer; family also under investigation for land disputes and gun threats.
- Pune police seized Khedkar's luxury car for illegal use of a red beacon and government markings.
- An old video of Khedkar's mother brandishing a gun at farmers has led to legal action and a show-cause notice.
- Khedkar is accused of misrepresenting herself as an OBC non-creamy layer candidate and falsely claiming disabilities.
- The officer's father defends her, claiming the allegations are an attempt to tarnish her reputation.
- A single-member committee has been appointed to re-examine Khedkar's civil service exam documents.