Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Truck Aide Details Kidnapping Ordeal Against Ex-IAS Family
A truck driver's helper was allegedly kidnapped by the family of a woman who previously had issues with the law, after a car accident.
The helper claims he was locked in a room and not given food.
Police have added several new charges against the family including kidnapping, extortion, and assault.
The parents of the woman are currently missing, and may have left the country.
This is connected to the incident with the truck and the ex-IAS trainee officer’s SUV.
The bodyguard was arrested.
The aide was allegedly confined, and the police have filed additional charges as a result of the aide's claims.
A truck driver's aide claims to have been tortured by the family of ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar.
The aide alleges he was locked in a room and deprived of food during his captivity.
The kidnapping occurred after a road rage incident involving the Khedkar family.
Police have filed new charges against the family, including kidnapping, assault, and extortion.
Puja Khedkar's parents are absconding and are possibly abroad.
- Who
- PK Chauhan, Dilip and Manorama Khedkar, Praful Salunkhe
- What
- PK Chauhan was allegedly kidnapped and subjected to confinement and physical assault following a road rage incident. Police filed additional charges including abduction, assault, and extortion.
- When
- The kidnapping occurred after a road rage incident on September 20.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai and Pune, India
- Why
- The motive appears related to a road rage incident, possibly involving demands for compensation.
Allegations of the Truck Aide
Perspective of the Accused
Treatment of Victim
Allegations of the Truck Aide
PK Chauhan alleges he was locked, starved and threatened by the Khedkar family.
Perspective of the Accused
No statement provided from the accused. The family is absconding.
- Victim
- PK Chauhan, truck driver's aide
- Accused
- Dilip and Manorama Khedkar, Puja Khedkar's parents; Praful Salunkhe, driver/bodyguard
- Charges Filed
- Kidnapping, assault, extortion, wrongful confinement, and criminal intimidation
- Incident Location
- Navi Mumbai and Pune, India
- Current Status of Parents
- Absconding, possibly out of country
