Eknath Khadse Alleges Surveillance as Political Tensions Rise

Former Maharashtra minister, Eknath Khadse, has raised concerns about his family's security, alleging they are under surveillance. During a recent press conference at his daughter's residence, Khadse noted the presence of plain-clothes individuals claiming to be police officers, leading to questions about motives and potential conspiracies.

Pune Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar clarified that the presence of local intelligence branch personnel at political events is standard practice. Despite these assurances, Khadse remains skeptical, especially after the arrest of his son-in-law, Pranjal Khewalkar, during a drug raid in Kharadi.

The incident has fueled Khadse's suspicions that his family is being targeted. He indicated that his son-in-law had noticed instances of being followed by plain-clothes police, and questioned the urgency in addressing other unrelated cases. The situation continues to develop, raising political tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)