Pune: IAS Puja Khedkar Faces New Trouble! Home to face Bulldozer action after encroachment notice
The troubles for trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar are escalating. During her training period, she has already been embroiled in controversies over inappropriate demands and the misuse of red and blue lights on her personal Audi car. Now, there are strong indications of bulldozer action against trainee IAS Puja Khedkar. Preparations have been made to remove the encroachments by Puja Khedkar and her family. The encroached parts of Puja Khedkar's house may soon face the bulldozer. It's worth noting that Puja’s mother, Manorama Khedkar, is being sought by the police and is currently absconding in connection with a land-related case.
The Pune Municipal Corporation is preparing to remove the encroachments made by IAS Puja Khedkar and her family. The Pune Municipal Corporation issued a notice to the Khedkar family on July 12 regarding the encroachments made during the beautification of their bungalow. However, no response has been received from Puja Khedkar and her family so far. Consequently, Pune Municipal Corporation officials could arrive with a bulldozer at any moment to take action at Puja’s home.
Why Trainee IAS Puja Khedkar is in Controversy
Trainee IAS Puja Khedkar has been embroiled in several controversies. She came into the spotlight when she allegedly demanded a separate ‘cabin’ and ‘staff’ during her posting in Pune. The staff became frustrated with her list of demands and complained to the district officer, leading to initial scrutiny on Puja Khedkar. Subsequently, she was abruptly transferred to Washim district.
Questions on Puja’s Disability Claim
Questions are also being raised about Puja’s claims of disability. The director of the medical college stated that Puja Khedkar had submitted a 'fitness' certificate during her enrollment in 2007. Dr. Arvind Bhore, the director of Pune's Kashibai Navale Medical College, said, "The medical fitness certificate submitted by Puja Khedkar during her admission in 2007 did not mention any physical or mental disability." Puja Khedkar, 34, faces accusations of using fraudulent means to get selected for the civil services examination, allegedly claiming herself as physically disabled and belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community.
Police Searching for Puja’s Mother
Officials have indicated that all documents submitted by Puja Khedkar to ensure her candidacy and subsequent selection in the civil services examination will be re-examined by a one-member committee constituted by the central government. Currently, Puja Khedkar’s mother, Manorama Khedkar, is absconding. Pune Police have issued a show-cause notice to her regarding the alleged misuse of a licensed firearm. In a recently viral video clip, Manorama was seen pointing a pistol at a farmer during a dispute over a plot of land. This video is purportedly from 2023. Teams from Pune Rural Police are searching for IAS officer Puja Khedkar’s mother Manorama Khedkar and father Dilip Khedkar, and have reached Pathardi, Ahmednagar, and Mumbai in their search.
