The controversy surrounding IAS officer Puja Khedkar took a new turn on Friday as a video surfaced online showing her mother, Manorama Khedkar, wielding a gun at farmers. The undated footage depicts a heated confrontation where Manorama Khedkar, accompanied by private security, attempts to assert her claim over a piece of land. She can be seen aggressively challenging police personnel and reporters, making legal threats, and brandishing a pistol while demanding to see land documents. While the video raises concerns about her alleged aggressive tactics, it further intensifies the controversy surrounding Puja Khedkar.
Puja Khedkar has been under scrutiny this week following reports of her demanding a separate cabin and staff during her training, sparking widespread debate about her entitlement and conduct. Additionally, allegations of using a red beacon light on her Audi car and having ‘Maharashtra Government’ written on the vehicle without permission have further fueled the public outcry.
The emergence of the video adds another layer to the controversy, raising questions about the family’s conduct and their use of power. It appears the family’s history of alleged misconduct and aggressive behavior might be more deeply rooted than previously assumed.
Adding fuel to the fire, reports claim that Dilip Khedkar, the father of Puja Khedkar and a retired IAS officer, amassed significant wealth and purchased land in various locations. While the reports allege the accumulation of vast property, the details and specifics of these claims remain unclear.
The unfolding situation has sparked widespread public discourse on the misuse of power, entitlement, and the role of accountability within the IAS system. As the controversy continues to unravel, it remains to be seen how authorities will address the allegations and the extent to which the family’s actions will be investigated.
