The ongoing controversy surrounding probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar has taken a new turn as she stated that she will testify in front of an expert committee and accept their decision. Speaking to media persons in Washim, she emphasized the importance of following the principle of ‘Innocent until proven guilty’ and criticized the media for conducting a trial by public opinion.
Khedkar was transferred from Pune to Washim district after a report by District Collector Suhas Diwase highlighted misconduct during her training period. The Centre has now requested a report on Khedkar’s behavior and disclosures from the state government, with the report being translated into English before submission.
Collector Diwase submitted a detailed report to the state government, including messages sent to various officials and photos of Khedkar’s alleged takeover of office space. Following this report, Khedkar was transferred to Washim for the rest of her training due to administrative reasons.
The central government has appointed a senior officer as an inquiry officer to investigate the matter and has instructed the state government to provide a detailed report on Khedkar’s behavior. The state government has requested a report from the Pune Collector, which will be submitted to the Central Government.
Overall, the controversy surrounding Puja Khedkar’s misconduct allegations continues to unfold, with both state and central governments taking steps to address the issue. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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