Trainee IAS Pooja Khedkar Controversy

Published On: July 12, 2024 - The controversy around trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar intensifies as the Central government forms a committee to investigate her candidature claims and other details. Khedkar, recently transferred from Pune to Washim for allegedly using a red-and-blue beacon and VIP number plate on her private Audi, now faces further scrutiny. The committee, chaired by a senior officer of the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India, will verify her OBC status, disability certificates, and allegations of demanding unauthorized privileges. The Pune Collector's report claimed she used beacon lights and took over an additional collector's chamber. The committee will submit its findings in two weeks, which will determine any further action. Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding situation.