**Khedkar Case: Bodyguard Reveals Family Left Home After Police Visit**
*By Snehil Singh | September 21, 2025, 05:08 PM*
The investigation into the Khedkar case has taken a new turn following the arrest of bodyguard Praful Salunkhe. Salunkhe disclosed to the police that Manorama Khedkar instructed him and Dilip Khedkar to leave their Pune residence after a police visit on September 14. According to Salunkhe, he and Dilip departed in the same Toyota Land Cruiser while Manorama left in a different vehicle.
### Vehicle Recovery Efforts Underway
Salunkhe’s statement has led to significant developments in the case. He revealed that Dilip asked the driver to abandon the SUV and go underground. Responding to this, the Navi Mumbai police have tracked the vehicle’s location and are preparing to seize it.
Meanwhile, authorities are searching for an unidentified individual who deleted CCTV footage from the Khedkar family home. This footage is believed to have captured both Dilip and Manorama Khedkar’s escape, as well as the presence of a truck helper at the residence.
### Arrest Related to Road Rage Incident
Praful Salunkhe was arrested in connection with a road rage incident involving the kidnapping and wrongful confinement of a truck helper. He was detained on Friday from Sindhkhed in Dhule district and is currently in police custody until September 24, confirmed Rahul Dhas, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Rabale Division, Navi Mumbai.
The case traces back to a clash on Mulund-Airoli Road on September 13 between a concrete mixer truck and a Toyota Land Cruiser.
### Shocking Details of the Case
Following the road rage incident, Dilip and Salunkhe allegedly abducted truck helper Pralhad Kumar Chouhan and took him to the Khedkars’ Pune home. Chouhan was reportedly confined in the watchman’s room, given stale food, and threatened with extortion.
Police rescued Chouhan despite resistance from Manorama Khedkar. The accused have been charged with offenses including kidnapping and wrongful confinement for extortion.
### Additional Legal Troubles for Puja Khedkar
Adding to the family’s woes, Puja Khedkar, daughter of Manorama and Dilip Khedkar, is facing separate legal trouble. She is accused of misusing caste and disability benefits in her UPSC civil services application.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has filed a criminal complaint, and the Delhi Police have registered an FIR regarding the matter.
### Ongoing Investigation and Lookout Notice
ACP Rahul Dhas stated that the police are preparing to issue a lookout notice against Dilip and Manorama Khedkar as part of the ongoing investigation.
The case continues to evolve, with authorities actively pursuing leads and recovering evidence to unravel the full extent of the alleged crimes.
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