IAS Officer Puja Khedkar in Trouble: Training Halted and Parents on the Run
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 16: Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar has been relieved from the District Training Programme of the Maharashtra State Government following allegations of misusing her authority. She has been recalled to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie, and her training has been put on hold.
A letter from Nitin Gadre, Additional Chief Secretary, stated, “LBSNAA, Mussoorie has decided to keep your district training programme on hold and immediately recall you for further necessary action.” Puja Khedkar has been asked to join the academy by July 23, 2024.
Meanwhile, a case has been filed against Puja Khedkar’s parents, Manorma Khedkar and Dilip Khedkar, for allegedly threatening farmers with a pistol. Pune Rural SP Pankaj Deshmukh mentioned that the accused are on the run and their phones are switched off, making it difficult to contact them. Several teams, including officials from the local crime branch and local police stations, are searching for them in Pune and nearby areas.
Earlier, the Pune Police had decided to take action against the Audi car used by Puja Khedkar, who was transferred from Pune to Washim in Maharashtra for misusing her authority. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar stated, “We are here to take action. The gate is closed, but we will proceed with the investigation once it is opened. Pune Police will examine the car used by the trainee IAS officer under the Motor Vehicles Act.”
Puja Khedkar, who secured an All India rank of 821 in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams, has been accused of availing facilities not entitled to probationary officers, including allegedly using a red-blue beacon and a “Maharashtra Government” board on her private Audi car.
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IAS Officer -: An IAS Officer is a person who works for the Indian government to help run the country. IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service.
Puja Khedkar -: Puja Khedkar is the name of the trainee IAS officer who is in trouble in this story.
Maharashtra State Government -: This is the government that runs the state of Maharashtra in India.
District Training Programme -: This is a special training program for new IAS officers to learn how to manage different areas in a state.
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration -: This is a school in Mussoorie, India, where IAS officers are trained.
Mussoorie -: Mussoorie is a hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Pune Police -: Pune Police are the police force that works in the city of Pune, Maharashtra.
Audi car -: An Audi car is a type of luxury car made by a company called Audi.
Washim -: Washim is a district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
