Puja Khedkar
Dilip Khedkar Refutes Kidnapping Allegations in Road Rage Incident: Complete Investigation Details
Oct 20, 2025 02:35 pm CST
Dilip Khedkar, father of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, has denied kidnapping charges stemming from a road rage incident involving a truck driver. Both Dilip and his wife Manorama have received anticipatory bail while maintaining their innocence. This incident adds to the growing list of controversies surrounding the Khedkar family, including previous allegations of power misuse and a separate incident involving Manorama brandishing a weapon during a land dispute.
Manorama Khedkar Denies Wrongdoing in Kidnapping Case and Land Dispute Controversy
Oct 06, 2025 11:12 pm CST
Manorama Khedkar, mother of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, has denied all allegations against her in two ongoing controversies - a kidnapping case involving a truck assistant and a land dispute where she was seen brandishing a gun. A Navi Mumbai court recently granted her interim relief while her ex-husband Dilip Khedkar remains missing.
UPSC Chairman Declares Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Examination Fraud and Fake Certificates
Oct 02, 2025 02:31 am CST
UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar addresses the issue of cheating and fake certificates in government examinations, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy that includes three-year debarment and criminal charges for offenders. Kumar discusses examination integrity measures including Aadhaar integration and face authorization, while also addressing concerns about coaching necessity, age eligibility, and the perception that engineers have advantages in civil service exams.
Former IAS Probationer's Mother Manorama Khedkar Granted Interim Bail in Kidnapping Case
Sep 30, 2025 10:00 pm CST
Manorama Khedkar, mother of ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, has received interim bail until October 13 in a kidnapping case from a Navi Mumbai court. The case stems from a road rage incident where a truck cleaner was allegedly abducted and taken to the family's Pune property. Police continue gathering evidence while Khedkar claims false implication.
'Missing Khedkars' Drama Drags On. Cops Issue Lookout For Puja's Parents
Sep 23, 2025 04:43 pm CST
Police in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai have issued a lookout notice against Dilip and Manorama Khedkar, the parents of ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, who made headlines last year for lying about physical disabilities to pass the civil service exam.
Old Food, Death Threats: Truck Cleaner 'Kidnapped' By Puja Khedkar's Family
Sep 21, 2025 12:01 am CST
The truck cleaner, who was abducted by former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's family after a road rage accident in Navi Mumbai last week, said he was kept locked in a room, fed stale food and given death threats.
Puja Khedkar Family's Bodyguard Arrested In Kidnapping Case, Cops Suspect Parents Fleeing India
Sep 20, 2025 04:02 pm CST
Former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's family bodyguard, accused of abducting a truck driver after a road rage incident in Navi Mumbai, was arrested from Maharashtra's Dhule on Friday night.
Puja Khedkar's Father Goes Into Hiding After Kidnapping Truck Driver
Sep 16, 2025 09:46 pm CST
The father of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar and his bodyguard, accused of abducting a truck driver in an SUV after a road rage incident in Navi Mumbai, remain missing with the vehicle since Sunday, a Navi Mumbai Police official said.
Puja Khedkar's Father Kidnapped Truck Helper To Pay For Damage To Rs 2-Crore SUV: Cops
Sep 15, 2025 11:37 pm CST
Dilip Khedkar, father of sacked IAS officer Puja Khedkar, and his bodyguard had kidnapped the truck driver rescued from their home in Pune because their luxury SUV had collided with the truck and they wanted him to compensate for the damage.