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The case of probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar has been at the center of a controversy regarding the alleged misuse of power and privileges. The official sources have stated that Khedkar may face termination from service if found guilty of the accusations. It has been reported that a single-member committee has been constituted by the Centre to re-examine all the documents presented by Khedkar for securing her candidature in the civil services examination and her subsequent selection into the service.
Khedkar, who is a 2023 batch IAS officer currently posted in Maharashtra, has been under intense scrutiny for allegedly manipulating benefits under the physical disabilities category and OBC quota to secure her position in the service. The controversy surrounding her includes reports of misusing her status by demanding a separate office, official car, and unauthorized use of a red beacon light on her private Audi car.
Recently, a video showing Khedkar’s mother, Manorama Khedkar, threatening a group of men with a gun went viral. This has raised further concerns and has led to questions about the conduct of the Khedkar family. Additionally, there have been allegations of Khedkar using her influence to pressure law enforcement officials to release individuals held in criminal cases.
The Pune Municipal Corporation has issued a notice regarding illegal encroachments in connection with Khedkar’s usage of a Pune-based private company’s Audi car during her posting. The controversy has led to Khedkar being transferred to the Washim District Collectorate in the Vidarbha region.
As the investigation into the matter continues, the future of Puja Khedkar’s career as an IAS officer remains uncertain. Stay tuned to HeadlineFly.com for more updates on this developing story.
