The Pune Police told a Maharashtra court on Thursday (July 18) that Manorama Khedkar, the mother of IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, had put a gun to the complainant’s head and was about to pull the trigger. The complainant ducked in fear while others restrained Manorama, the prosecutor said, according to PTI.

The police are seeking five days&nbsp;custody for Manorama in connection with a land dispute. Manorama, her husband Dilip Khedkar, and three others, all named in the FIR, are described as “influential and politically active” individuals. The court in Paud remanded her in police custody until July 20.

Earlier that day, Pune Rural Police detained Manorama from a lodge in Mahad, Raigad district, and brought her to the Paud Police station before arresting her, said Pankaj Deshmukh, Superintendent of Police, Pune Rural.

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A farmer from Dhadwali, Pandharinath Pasalkar, 65, filed the FIR against Manorama Khedkar, Diliprao Khedkar, and several unidentified individuals under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Arms Act. The police also added IPC Section 307 (attempt to murder) against Manorama.

The incident stems from a land dispute in Dhadwali village, Mulshi tehsil, where Manorama allegedly threatened Pasalkar with a gun on June 4, 2023. A video of the incident surfaced, prompting the police to search for Manorama and Dilip Khedkar.

Police claim Manorama has not cooperated with investigators and has not provided information about her husband and the other accused, nor details about the pistol and the vehicle used.

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The police argue that they need her custodial interrogation to confiscate the weapon and trace the other accused. Defense counsel Nikhil Malani opposed the request for police custody, noting that Manorama had previously filed a case against the complainant, resulting in a chargesheet.

“The present complainant was on the backfoot due to the case filed against him. But after a video went viral, he came forward and filed a case against my client,” Malani said.

He also argued that the police had added the non-bailable Section 307 (attempt to murder) to the FIR abruptly on July 17, leading to Manorama's arrest. He claimed the case was an “afterthought” as it was registered 13 months after the incident.

After hearing both sides, the court remanded Manorama in police custody until July 20.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Pune Police told a Maharashtra court on Thursday (July 18) that Manorama Khedkar, the mother of IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, had put a gun to the complainant’s head and was about to pull the trigger.

The Pune Police told a Maharashtra court on Thursday (July 18) that Manorama Khedkar, the mother of IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, had put a gun to the complainant’s head and was about to pull the trigger. The complainant ducked in fear while others restrained Manorama, the prosecutor said, according to PTI. The police are seeking five days custody for Manorama in connection with a land dispute. Manorama, her husband Dilip Khedkar, and three others, all named in the FIR, are described as “influential and politically active” individuals. The court in Paud remanded her in police custody until July 20. Earlier that day, Pune Rural Police detained Manorama from a lodge in Mahad, Raigad district, and brought her to the Paud Police station before arresting her, said Pankaj Deshmukh, Superintendent of Police, Pune Rural. Watch | Bangladesh Quota protest: Why are Bangladeshi students protesting against job quotas? × A farmer from Dhadwali, Pandharinath Pasalkar, 65, filed the FIR against Manorama Khedkar, Diliprao Khedkar, and several unidentified individuals under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Arms Act. The police also added IPC Section 307 (attempt to murder) against Manorama. The incident stems from a land dispute in Dhadwali village, Mulshi tehsil, where Manorama allegedly threatened Pasalkar with a gun on June 4, 2023. A video of the incident surfaced, prompting the police to search for Manorama and Dilip Khedkar. Police claim Manorama has not cooperated with investigators and has not provided information about her husband and the other accused, nor details about the pistol and the vehicle used. Also read: Air India plane bound for San Francisco makes emergency landing in Russia The police argue that they need her custodial interrogation to confiscate the weapon and trace the other accused. Defense counsel Nikhil Malani opposed the request for police custody, noting that Manorama had previously filed a case against the complainant, resulting in a chargesheet. “The present complainant was on the backfoot due to the case filed against him. But after a video went viral, he came forward and filed a case against my client,” Malani said. He also argued that the police had added the non-bailable Section 307 (attempt to murder) to the FIR abruptly on July 17, leading to Manorama's arrest. He claimed the case was an “afterthought” as it was registered 13 months after the incident. After hearing both sides, the court remanded Manorama in police custody until July 20. (With inputs from agencies)

Pune police reveal details of gun threat by IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother Manorama Khedkar in court

Manorama Khedkar, the controversial probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother, was taken into custody by the rural police in the Indian city of Pune on Thursday (July 18) in connection with a complaint claiming she had threatened farmers with a gun.

Manorama was arrested at the Paud police station after being brought into custody from the Mahad region in the Raigad district. According to the police, she will be produced in court later.

On July 12, an FIR was filed at the Paud police station against Puja's mother, father Diliprao Khedkar, people of the National Housing Society in Baner, Ambadas Khedkar of Ambi village in Haveli, and others. This was in response to a complaint made by farmer Pandharinath Pasalkar, 65.&nbsp;

Manorama and the other accused were arrested by the police on charges of violating the Arms Act and sections 323, 504, 506, 143, 144, 147, 148, and 149 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

The FIR was filed after a video of Manorama pointing a gun at a farmer appeared on social media.

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In the video, Manorama, along with several bouncers, is seen holding a pistol and arguing with a farmer who seems to oppose her farming on disputed land. The incident reportedly occurred on June 5, 2023, in Dhadawali village, Mulshi tehsil, Pune.

Puja's mother received a show-cause notice from Pune City Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar on July 13 requesting her to explain why her gun&nbsp;licence should not be revoked.&nbsp;

In the notice, Kumar stated that Manorama allegedly violated gun licence regulations and that her irresponsible actions could potentially threaten public safety. Therefore, she is deemed unfit to hold a gun licence.

The Pune police commissioner requested Manorama to reply to the show cause notice within 10 days, or they would start the process of revoking her gun license.

This comes as her daughter, Puja&nbsp;is under investigation for her actions during her time at the Pune district Collectorate, including the alleged misuse of OBC and PwBD quotas to pass the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

(With inputs from agencies)

Manorama Khedkar, the controversial probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother, was taken into custody by the rural police in the Indian city of Pune on Thursday (July 18) in connection with a complaint claiming she had threatened farmers with a gun.

Manorama Khedkar, the controversial probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother, was taken into custody by the rural police in the Indian city of Pune on Thursday (July 18) in connection with a complaint claiming she had threatened farmers with a gun. Manorama was arrested at the Paud police station after being brought into custody from the Mahad region in the Raigad district. According to the police, she will be produced in court later. On July 12, an FIR was filed at the Paud police station against Puja's mother, father Diliprao Khedkar, people of the National Housing Society in Baner, Ambadas Khedkar of Ambi village in Haveli, and others. This was in response to a complaint made by farmer Pandharinath Pasalkar, 65. Manorama and the other accused were arrested by the police on charges of violating the Arms Act and sections 323, 504, 506, 143, 144, 147, 148, and 149 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The FIR was filed after a video of Manorama pointing a gun at a farmer appeared on social media. Also read: Usha, wife of JD Vance, faces racist attacks from white supremacists In the video, Manorama, along with several bouncers, is seen holding a pistol and arguing with a farmer who seems to oppose her farming on disputed land. The incident reportedly occurred on June 5, 2023, in Dhadawali village, Mulshi tehsil, Pune. Puja's mother received a show-cause notice from Pune City Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar on July 13 requesting her to explain why her gun licence should not be revoked. In the notice, Kumar stated that Manorama allegedly violated gun licence regulations and that her irresponsible actions could potentially threaten public safety. Therefore, she is deemed unfit to hold a gun licence. The Pune police commissioner requested Manorama to reply to the show cause notice within 10 days, or they would start the process of revoking her gun license. This comes as her daughter, Puja is under investigation for her actions during her time at the Pune district Collectorate, including the alleged misuse of OBC and PwBD quotas to pass the UPSC Civil Services Examination. (With inputs from agencies)

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Pune police reveal details of gun threat by IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother Manorama Khedkar in court

IAS trainee Puja Khedkar’s mother arrested for allegedly threatening farmers with gun