Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Maharashtra Politician's Son-in-law Arrested After Criticism
A politician named Eknath Khadse criticized another politician, Girish Mahajan, and soon after, Khadse's son-in-law was arrested for allegedly having drugs.
Other political leaders believe this arrest was done to silence Khadse.
The arrested man was found with drugs at a party.
One politician responded by saying Khadse should have alerted him.
Some are saying the government is misusing the police.
Eknath Khadse criticized Girish Mahajan, alleging lack of development.
Pranjal Khewalkar, Khadse's son-in-law, was arrested on drug charges.
Opposition leaders suggest the arrest is politically motivated.
Minister Mahajan stated Khadse should have alerted him if he suspected a setup.
Sanjay Raut and Atul Londhe accuse the government of misusing police against opponents.
- Who
- Eknath Khadse, Pranjal Khewalkar, Girish Mahajan, Sanjay Raut, Atul Londhe.
- What
- Arrest of Eknath Khadse's son-in-law on drug charges following Khadse's criticism of Girish Mahajan.
- When
- Arrest occurred after Khadse's press conference criticizing Mahajan.
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Why
- Political dispute and allegations of government misuse of police.
Accusations of Political Vendetta
Government Denial
Motivation Behind Arrest
Accusations of Political Vendetta
Opposition leaders accuse the government of misusing the police and claim the arrest is a targeted political move.
Government Denial
The government denies the allegations and suggests waiting for the investigation to conclude.
- Accused
- Pranjal Khewalkar
- Arrest Charges
- Drug-related offenses
- Accuser
- Eknath Khadse
- Accused Of
- Targeting opponents with police
- Government Response
- Denials and suggestions of waiting for investigation.
- Location
- Pune
