Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Khedkar's Father Seeks Bail in Truck Cleaner Case
Dilip Khedkar, the father of a former IAS officer (Puja Khedkar), is being sought by the police in connection with the alleged abduction of a truck cleaner.
The incident began after a road-rage event involving a truck and the Khedkar family's SUV.
The truck cleaner disappeared, leading to a police investigation.
The police are actively searching for Dilip Khedkar, and Manorama Khedkar, and their bodyguard.
The police also noted that the truck owner lodged a complaint, and Puja Khedkar was previously dismissed from IAS for fraud.
Dilip Khedkar is attempting to obtain bail in the truck cleaner abduction case.
Navi Mumbai police are searching for Dilip Khedkar, and his bodyguard.
The alleged abduction is linked to a road-rage incident involving a truck and the Khedkar's SUV.
Police are also looking for Manorama Khedkar, who allegedly obstructed the police.
Puja Khedkar was previously dismissed from the IAS due to misconduct.
- Who
- Police, Dilip Khedkar, Prahlad Kumar
- What
- Investigation into the alleged abduction of a truck cleaner
- When
- Events following a road-rage incident on September 13th.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, Pune, and Maharashtra, India
- Why
- The abduction of a truck cleaner after a traffic incident.
Police and Authorities
Khedkar Family
Cooperation with Investigation
Police and Authorities
Police are trying to carry out their investigation and make arrests.
Khedkar Family
Uncooperative; family members are evading the police.
- Individuals Involved
- Dilip Khedkar, Puja Khedkar, Manorama Khedkar, Prahlad Kumar (Truck Cleaner)
- Allegations
- Abduction of a truck cleaner
- Location
- Navi Mumbai, Pune, Maharashtra
- Police Action
- Seeking Dilip Khedkar, investigating Manorama Khedkar and Salunkhe
- Incident
- Road-rage incident involving a cement truck
- Khedkar's Past
- Puja Khedkar previously dismissed from IAS due to exam fraud.
Sources
Phones off, no online transactions: Khedkar family vanishes as Navi Mumbai, Pune police launch manhunt
‘No transactions done’ — Puja Khedkar’s family goes missing amid truck cleaner abduction case
Puja Khedkar family on the run after kidnapping case
5 stories you must read today, September 17: From Khedkar family going incommunicado to lab test proving Navalny’s poisoning and more
Dilip Cherian | Khedkar in Fix as UPSC Scandal Meets Road-rage Drama
