IAS Puja Khedkar and the controversies surrounding her so far.
Puja Khedkar used a private Audi with a red-blue beacon and "Maharashtra Government" board. Photos went viral, bringing her into the limelight.
A 2003-batch IAS officer, she is accused of using fraudulent means to clear exams, misrepresenting herself under disabilities and OBC categories, despite having a medical fitness certificate from 2007.
Puja Khedkar is accused of misusing her office, occupying a senior officer's chamber, removing furniture, and demanding unauthorized facilities with her father's influence.
In May, Puja Khedkar allegedly pressured a DCP to release a theft suspect in Panvel. The incident was reported to the Maharashtra govt, but the suspect was not released.
Puja Khedkar's mother, Manorama, brandished a gun in a land dispute video that went viral. She also reportedly threatened police and barred them from entering their Pune residence.
During the probe, discrepancies in Puja Khedkar's name and age on her CAT application surfaced. Reports suggest she exceeded exam attempt limits by changing her name, raising further suspicions.
RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar revealed that Puja Khedkar's disability certificate was rejected in Pune. He noted discrepancies in her addresses for applications and questioned her use of a company car.