Watch: Old video of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar's mother brandishing pistol at farmers goes viral

A video has surfaced showing Manorama Khedkar, mother of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, allegedly threatening farmers with a pistol in Mulshi tehsil, Pune. The incident, which reportedly took place in 2023, has caused a stir online.

The Khedkar family owns properties across Maharashtra and had recently purchased 25 acres of land in Mulshi. However, part of this land is claimed to overlap with land belonging to neighbouring farmers. When the farmers protested, Manorama Khedkar arrived at the scene with a bouncer and allegedly threatened them.

In the video, Manorama insists that the disputed land is legally hers, citing the 'Saat-Baara-Utara,' a document used by the state’s revenue department for tax purposes, which she claims is in her name. Despite a farmer's reminder that the issue is currently being contested in court, Manorama adamantly declares that she will not be intimidated and insists on her ownership.

Manorama Khedkar, mother of the infamous IAS officer Pooja Khedkar, was witnessed arrogantly challenging police personnel and reporters, while also making legal threats, following her attempt to take over land using a gun and private hired bouncers. It appears that the entire… pic.twitter.com/ZkuQnNRfNJ

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This incident adds to the controversies surrounding Puja Khedkar, who was recently transferred from Pune to Washim district following multiple complaints about her behaviour during her probation. 

Additionally, there are accusations that Puja Khedkar misused provisions for the disabled and the Other Backward Class (OBC) quota to secure her IAS position.