Road Rage, Abduction, and Allegations: The Khedkar Controversy Unfolds
The Navi Mumbai police have arrested Puja Khedkar's father's driver over an abduction case linked to a road rage incident. Dilip Khedkar, his wife, and another involved person are absconding. Puja Khedkar faces separate accusations related to UPSC exam fraud. The incident has stirred significant controversy.
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The Navi Mumbai police have taken the driver of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's father into custody in connection with last week's abduction incident tied to road rage, a senior official confirmed on Saturday.
The suspect, identified as Praful Salunkhe, was captured in Sindhkhedraja, Dhule, by a police team, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police Pankaj Dahane. Salunkhe is in police custody until September 23, pending further legal proceedings.
Puja Khedkar's parents, Dilip and Manorama, along with another individual, are still missing, police reported. The road rage episode on September 13 began when a concrete mixer truck collided with a Land Cruiser, escalating into an altercation with demands for damage compensation. Further controversies involve alleged actions by Puja Khedkar concerning the UPSC exam, introducing multiple legal challenges.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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