Khadse Claims Conspiracy: Son-in-law's Arrest in Drug Case as Defamation Ploy

In a fiery allegation, former Maharashtra minister Eknath Khadse has accused authorities of a calculated ploy to tarnish his reputation. This comes after his son-in-law's arrest at a purported drug-fueled gathering in Pune.

Khadse claims the arrest coincides suspiciously with his outspoken criticism of a local 'honeytrap' scandal, hinting at orchestrated bribery. He is questioning the prioritization of his son-in-law as the lead suspect, given others at the scene and visible evidence contradicting the charge.

Suggesting manipulation by unseen hands, Khadse demands scrutiny into prolonged test delays and personal data leaks, while considering legal action to challenge the perceived abuses leveraged by police acting 'as puppets.'

(With inputs from agencies.)