Overview

• Navi Mumbai police located truck helper Pralhad Kumar at the Pune residence after a Mulund–Airoli road altercation where two men from an SUV allegedly forced him into their vehicle.
• Assistant Police Inspector Kharat tracked the SUV to a Bavdhan address under Chaturshringi police limits and rescued the driver from the Khedkar residence.
• Police say Manorama Khedkar obstructed entry during the operation, leading to a summons for questioning and potential local action for hindering officials.
• An FIR for kidnapping has been registered at Rabale police station, the two alleged abductors remain at large, and officers have summoned the SUV’s owner.
• Officials report the vehicle is registered to Puja Automobile, a business linked to the family, as the case adds to scrutiny following Puja Khedkar’s 2024 dismissal from the IAS.