Title: Maha: Khadse’s son-in-law booked for filming woman without consent
Pranjal Khewalkar, son-in-law of former Maharashtra minister and NCP-SP leader Eknath Khadse, has been booked by the Pune Police for allegedly photographing and filming a woman without her consent. This is the latest development in a series of controversies surrounding Khewalkar, who is currently in jail after his arrest following a July 27 raid on a flat in Kharadi, where police claimed a “drug party” was underway.
According to the police, the fresh case was registered against Khewalkar on Friday after a woman approached the Kharadi police station and lodged a complaint against him. The woman alleged that Khewalkar had taken her photographs and videos without her consent during a party, where she was invited along with other guests.
The police investigation revealed that Khewalkar had used his mobile phone to click the woman’s photos and shoot videos of her without her knowledge or consent. The police have seized the mobile phone and are studying the footage to gather evidence against Khewalkar.
This is not the first time that Khewalkar has been in trouble with the law. He was arrested on July 27 after a raid on a flat in Kharadi, where police claimed to have found evidence of a “drug party” in progress. Khewalkar was subsequently booked under sections 8(c) and 20(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and is currently in jail.
The latest case against Khewalkar has sparked outrage and condemnation from women’s rights activists and social media users, who have demanded that the police take stern action against him. The incident has also raised questions about Khewalkar’s character and behavior, and whether he is fit to be the son-in-law of a respected leader like Eknath Khadse.
Eknath Khadse, who is a senior leader of the NCP-SP alliance, has been a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics for many years. He has held various ministerial posts in the state government, including the post of Revenue Minister, and has been known for his progressive views on social issues.
However, despite his reputation as a respected leader, Khadse has been criticized by many for his silence on the issue of his son-in-law’s alleged misbehavior. Many have asked why Khadse has not publicly condemned Khewalkar’s actions and has not taken any action to discipline him.
The case against Khewalkar has also raised questions about the need for greater awareness and education on issues related to consent and sexual harassment. Many have pointed out that the incident highlights the need for greater vigilance and awareness among women, especially in the context of parties and social gatherings.
The police have promised to conduct a thorough investigation into the case and to take stern action against Khewalkar if found guilty. The incident has also sparked a wider debate about the need for greater accountability and transparency in public life, and the importance of holding public figures to high standards of behavior.
As the case against Khewalkar unfolds, many are watching to see how Khadse and other leaders in the NCP-SP alliance will respond to the allegations. Will they condemn Khewalkar’s actions and take action to discipline him, or will they continue to remain silent on the issue?
Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: the allegations against Khewalkar have sent a shockwave through the political circles in Maharashtra, and have raised important questions about the need for greater accountability and transparency in public life.
