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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.
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