Pune is facing heavy rainfall, leading to waterlogging in several parts of the city. The IMD has issued an orange alert for extremely heavy rainfall in ghat areas, while Mumbai is expected to see moderate rain. The NDRF has deployed three teams in Pune to assist with the situation.
A Pune hospital has cleared IAS officer Puja Khedkar of any malpractice in the issuance of a disability certificate, confirming that the certificate was issued following proper procedures. The hospital’s investigation found no evidence of foul play, rejecting claims that Khedkar misused the disability quota to secure her position. However, the hospital did not verify her address, which falls outside its jurisdiction.
A 36-year-old IT professional, Vishal Pramod Salvi, took his own life by jumping into a riverbed in Pune after allegedly being consistently harassed and humiliated by his manager, Zeeshan Haider. Salvi had recently been fired from his job and cited the manager’s threats and public humiliation as the reason for his suicide. A case has been registered against Haider under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code for abetment of suicide.
Manorama Khedkar, mother of controversial trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody by a court in Pune, Maharashtra. She was arrested in connection with a case of threatening a farmer over a land dispute. The case stems from a viral video showing Khedkar allegedly threatening the farmer with a gun.
A 27-year-old woman in Pune was brutally assaulted by a car driver in a shocking incident of road rage. The incident, which took place on Saturday, has sparked outrage and led to the arrest of the driver and his wife. The victim, Jerlyn Dsilva, was riding her scooter with her two children when she was confronted by the driver at Mahabaleshwar Chowk. The driver’s aggressive behavior escalated into physical violence, leaving Dsilva injured. The case has been registered at Chaturshrangi Police Station and investigations are ongoing.
A 27-year-old woman was violently assaulted by a car driver in Pune after a road rage incident. The driver, who pursued her for two kilometers, has been arrested along with a woman accompanying him. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, highlighting concerns about women’s safety in the city.
Dilip Khedkar, father of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, has been granted interim protection by a Pune court in a case involving threats against a farmer. His wife, Manorama Khedkar, is also a co-accused in the case and was arrested by the Pune Rural police. The accusations stem from a video showing Manorama allegedly threatening individuals with a gun over a land dispute. Meanwhile, Puja Khedkar faces scrutiny over her claims regarding disability and OBC certificates, leading the UPSC to file a criminal case against her for fraudulent attempts in the civil services examination.
Saurabh Gaikwad, son of NCP leader Bandu Gaikwad, has been accused of ramming his SUV into a poultry tempo in Pune, injuring two people. This incident comes after a recent BMW hit-and-run case in Mumbai that resulted in a woman’s death. The incidents highlight concerns about reckless driving and justice for victims.
The Pune Police has issued a show-cause notice to Manorama Khedkar, mother of controversial trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, for possible cancellation of her gun licence. This follows a complaint by a farmer who alleged Manorama threatened him with a gun, leading to a viral video. The police are investigating the incident and the validity of her gun licence. Puja Khedkar herself has been accused of misuse of power and misrepresenting her identity in her IAS selection process.
The parents of trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar, Manoram and Dilip Khedkar, along with five others, have been booked by the Pune Rural Police for allegedly threatening a local farmer. The FIR was filed based on the farmer’s complaint at Paud police station.
