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)

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

Under-fire IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar's father Dilip Khedkar has come to her defence amid questions surrounding her selection. Dilip, a retired bureaucrat&nbsp;from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) claimed his daughter was a victim of conspiracy hatched to target his family.&nbsp;

Dilip also doubled down on the legitimacy of Puja's alleged fake disability certificate by claiming it was correct.&nbsp;

“There are many kinds of disabilities. Puja suffers from vision impairment, which is more than 40 per cent. Therefore she fulfils 40 per cent&nbsp;criteria of the disability,” Dilip was quoted as saying by the&nbsp;Hindustan Times.

"Medical experts on a panel had verified her disabilities before issuing the certificate," he added.&nbsp;

The former 'babu' stated that his daughter also had a "certain category of mental illness which was verified by medical professionals before the disability certificate was issued”.

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<h2>FIR filed against Khedkar's parents</h2>

Dilip's statement came after a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against him and his wife,&nbsp;Manorama Khedkar after they were accused of threatening farmers in Maharashtra's Pune with a firearm.

According to reports, the FIR is based on a complaint filed by a farmer who accused Manorama of threatening him with a firearm, alongside five others.

"The FIR has been registered under sections 323, 504, 506 of the Indian Penal Code, with additional charges under the Arms Act," Manoj Yadav, senior police inspector at Paud Police Station in Pune, was quoted as saying by the news agency ANI.

The incident gained public attention after a video went viral. The viral video showed Manorama Khedkar brandishing a gun and engaging in a heated altercation with a group of individuals.

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<h2>Audi&nbsp;confiscated&nbsp;</h2>

A day after the FIR, the Pune police on Sunday (Jul 14) confiscated&nbsp;a private luxury car used by the controversial trainee officer.&nbsp;

Notably, the Audi car was impounded and&nbsp;brought to Chaturshrangi Police Station after the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) had issued a notice to a city-based private company, which is the registered owner of the luxury car that Khedkar used during her posting.

The German car has been barricaded at the traffic division of the police station as the probe gets underway.&nbsp;

"A notice was issued on Thursday against the unauthorised use of a beacon and name sign on the private sedan Khedkar had been using. The car now has been confiscated, its documents will be checked and we are probing the matter further," a senior police official said.

The controversy surrounding Puja's misuse of power has sparked widespread outrage over the institution of 'civil servants' running the country. It also raises questions over the authority of UPSC - a constitutional body that conducts the recruitment of officers to All India Services.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Under-fire IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar's father Dilip Khedkar has come to her defence amid questions surrounding her selection. Dilip, a retired bureaucrat from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) claimed his daughter was a victim of conspiracy hatched to target his family.

Under-fire IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar's father Dilip Khedkar has come to her defence amid questions surrounding her selection. Dilip, a retired bureaucrat from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) claimed his daughter was a victim of conspiracy hatched to target his family. Dilip also doubled down on the legitimacy of Puja's alleged fake disability certificate by claiming it was correct. “There are many kinds of disabilities. Puja suffers from vision impairment, which is more than 40 per cent. Therefore she fulfils 40 per cent criteria of the disability,” Dilip was quoted as saying by the Hindustan Times. "Medical experts on a panel had verified her disabilities before issuing the certificate," he added. The former 'babu' stated that his daughter also had a "certain category of mental illness which was verified by medical professionals before the disability certificate was issued”. Also read | Who is Pooja Khedkar? IAS trainee who made VIP demands, transferred FIR filed against Khedkar's parents Dilip's statement came after a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against him and his wife, Manorama Khedkar after they were accused of threatening farmers in Maharashtra's Pune with a firearm. According to reports, the FIR is based on a complaint filed by a farmer who accused Manorama of threatening him with a firearm, alongside five others. "The FIR has been registered under sections 323, 504, 506 of the Indian Penal Code, with additional charges under the Arms Act," Manoj Yadav, senior police inspector at Paud Police Station in Pune, was quoted as saying by the news agency ANI. The incident gained public attention after a video went viral. The viral video showed Manorama Khedkar brandishing a gun and engaging in a heated altercation with a group of individuals. Watch | India budget 2024-25: Calls for simplified tax regime gain momentum × Audi confiscated A day after the FIR, the Pune police on Sunday (Jul 14) confiscated a private luxury car used by the controversial trainee officer. Notably, the Audi car was impounded and brought to Chaturshrangi Police Station after the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) had issued a notice to a city-based private company, which is the registered owner of the luxury car that Khedkar used during her posting. The German car has been barricaded at the traffic division of the police station as the probe gets underway. "A notice was issued on Thursday against the unauthorised use of a beacon and name sign on the private sedan Khedkar had been using. The car now has been confiscated, its documents will be checked and we are probing the matter further," a senior police official said. The controversy surrounding Puja's misuse of power has sparked widespread outrage over the institution of 'civil servants' running the country. It also raises questions over the authority of UPSC - a constitutional body that conducts the recruitment of officers to All India Services. (With inputs from agencies)

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A First Information Report (FIR) was filed against the parents of probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who has been embroiled in controversy over alleged misuse of power. Puja Khedkar's parents Dilip Khedkar and Manorama Khedkar are accused of threatening farmers in Maharashtra's Pune with a firearm.

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According to reports, the FIR is based on a complaint filed by a farmer who accused Puja Khedkar's mother Manorama Khedkar of threatening him with a firearm, alongside five others.

"The FIR has been registered under sections 323, 504, 506 of the Indian Penal Code, with additional charges under the Arms Act," Manoj Yadav, senior police inspector at Paud Police Station in Pune, was quoted as saying by the news agency ANI.

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The incident gained public attention after a video went viral. The viral video showed Manorama Khedkar brandishing a gun and engaging in a heated altercation with a group of individuals.

The altercation reportedly centred around a piece of land purchased by Puja Khedkar's father, a retired Maharashtra government officer, in Dhadwali village within Pune's Mulshi tehsil.

Local residents claimed that the Khedkar family had encroached upon land belonging to neighbouring farmers. Kuldeep Pasalkar, one of the affected farmers, alleged, "She visited my plot with security guards and threatened us while holding a firearm."

In response to the viral video, Pune Rural Police announced an investigation to determine whether Manorama Khedkar possessed a valid license for the firearm.&nbsp;

"We are examining the video circulating on social media platforms. Once verified, we will commence our investigation and verify the firearm's licensing status," stated a senior Pune Rural police official, Indian news agency Press Trust of India reported.

The controversy surrounding Puja Khedkar and her family has sparked widespread public interest and continues to raise questions about alleged misuse of authority and property disputes.&nbsp;

Further developments are awaited as authorities continue their investigation into the matter.

(With inputs from agencies)

A First Information Report (FIR) was filed against the parents of probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who has been embroiled in controversy over alleged misuse of power.

A First Information Report (FIR) was filed against the parents of probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who has been embroiled in controversy over alleged misuse of power. Puja Khedkar's parents Dilip Khedkar and Manorama Khedkar are accused of threatening farmers in Maharashtra's Pune with a firearm. Also read | Video: IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother allegedly threatening farmer with gun in Pune According to reports, the FIR is based on a complaint filed by a farmer who accused Puja Khedkar's mother Manorama Khedkar of threatening him with a firearm, alongside five others. "The FIR has been registered under sections 323, 504, 506 of the Indian Penal Code, with additional charges under the Arms Act," Manoj Yadav, senior police inspector at Paud Police Station in Pune, was quoted as saying by the news agency ANI. Also read | Who is Pooja Khedkar? IAS trainee who made VIP demands, transferred The incident gained public attention after a video went viral. The viral video showed Manorama Khedkar brandishing a gun and engaging in a heated altercation with a group of individuals. The altercation reportedly centred around a piece of land purchased by Puja Khedkar's father, a retired Maharashtra government officer, in Dhadwali village within Pune's Mulshi tehsil. Local residents claimed that the Khedkar family had encroached upon land belonging to neighbouring farmers. Kuldeep Pasalkar, one of the affected farmers, alleged, "She visited my plot with security guards and threatened us while holding a firearm." In response to the viral video, Pune Rural Police announced an investigation to determine whether Manorama Khedkar possessed a valid license for the firearm. "We are examining the video circulating on social media platforms. Once verified, we will commence our investigation and verify the firearm's licensing status," stated a senior Pune Rural police official, Indian news agency Press Trust of India reported. The controversy surrounding Puja Khedkar and her family has sparked widespread public interest and continues to raise questions about alleged misuse of authority and property disputes. Further developments are awaited as authorities continue their investigation into the matter. (With inputs from agencies)

Disgraced IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother under fire for brandishing gun at farmers