Pune couple on run after man held in 3-star room
A minor road accident in Navi Mumbai on September 13, 2025, took a wild turn when truck helper Pralhad Kumar Chauhan was allegedly kidnapped by Dilip Khedkar and his bodyguard Praful Salunkhe.
After their vehicles brushed against each other, Chauhan was taken to the Khedkars' Pune home, locked in a watchman's room, given stale food, and threatened to pay for damages.
Police investigating deleted CCTV footage
Chauhan was rescued by police from the Khedkars's Pune residence, while Salunkhe was arrested separately in Dhule district.
Manorama Khedkar reportedly resisted the rescue and now faces charges for obstructing police and destruction of evidence; both she and Dilip are currently missing.
Police are also investigating deleted CCTV footage from the Khedkars's residence that may show what happened.
Meanwhile, their Toyota Land Cruiser has been found for seizure, and another family member is facing unrelated legal trouble over alleged misuse of civil service benefits.