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Former Maharashtra Minister's Son-in-Law Detained in Pune Drug Bust

In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, Pune Police arrested Pranjal Khewalkar, the son-in-law of former Maharashtra minister Eknath Khadse, in connection with a high-profile rave party bust in the Kharadi area. The raid exposed the presence of high-grade cocaine, marijuana, hookah pots, and alcohol. Six others, including two women, were also detained. The party was taking place at a studio flat near the Pune-Ahmednagar highway.

| Updated on: Jul 28, 2025 | 07:48 AM
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Pranjal Khewalkar, son-in-law of former Maharashtra minister Eknath Khadse, was arrested in Pune during a pre-dawn drug raid. The raid, conducted in the Kharadi area, targeted a high-profile rave party at a studio flat near the Pune-Ahmednagar Highway.

Police seized cocaine, marijuana, hookah pots, and alcohol. Six others, including two women, were also detained. Following his arrest, Khewalkar underwent a medical examination at Sassoon General Hospital.

A subsequent search of his Hadapsar bungalow resulted in the seizure of a laptop, three pen drives, and a hard disk, which are currently undergoing forensic analysis. Khewalkar was taken to the Pune Police Commissioner’s office for questioning and is expected to appear in court. The incident has sparked considerable political interest in Maharashtra.