NCP-SP Leader Rohini Khadse Speaks Out on Husband's Arrest in Pune Rave Raid
Rohini Khadse, the state president of the women’s wing of the NCP (SP), has broken her silence on the arrest of her husband, Pranjal Khewalkar, during a rave party raid in Pune. She expressed faith in the law and police system, stating the truth will come out at the right time.
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Rohini Khadse – the state president of the women’s wing of the NCP (SP) – wrote in a post on ‘X’: “I have full faith in the law and the police system. Time is the answer to everything. The truth will come out at the right time! Hail Maharashtra!” She is the daughter of senior NCP (SP) leader Eknath Khadse, who has also questioned the motives behind the police action.
Pranjal Khewalkar was among seven individuals arrested during the early hours of Sunday from a studio apartment in the upscale Kharadi area of Pune, where a suspected “drug party” was underway. Cops seized narcotic substances, including cocaine and ganja, along with hookah setups and liquor.
Earlier on Sunday, former Maharashtra minister Eknath Khadse questioned the intent behind the police action. Speaking to news agency PTI, Khadse said the possibility of political motives behind the raid and arrest should be investigated.
According to the Pune Police, the Crime Branch team raided the premises around 3:30 am based on a tip-off. Following the raid, all seven individuals, including Khewalkar, were taken to Sassoon General Hospital for medical examination, Pune Crime Branch officer Amol Pingale said.
The prosecution informed a local court that two of the seven accused have prior criminal records. They sought custody to investigate the supply network of the seized narcotics. All seven accused were remanded in police custody till July 29.
The accused had allegedly booked three rooms at the apartment through a hospitality firm for the period between July 25 and 27, police said.
Advocate Vijay Thombre, appearing for Khewalkar, told the court that his client had been “falsely implicated” and did not consume drugs, reported PTI. “Khewalkar had been stalked on two previous occasions by police. The current case appears to be a deliberate attempt to frame his client,” Thombre argued, adding, “Khewalkar does not consume drugs and is a victim of a political malaise.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Pranjal Khewalkar?
Pranjal Khewalkar is the husband of Rohini Khadse, a leader in the NCP (SP) party. He was arrested during a rave party raid in Pune.
What happened during the raid in Kharadi, Pune?
The Pune Police raided a studio apartment in the upscale Kharadi area of Pune, where a suspected drug party was underway. Seven individuals, including Pranjal Khewalkar, were arrested, and narcotic substances were seized.
What did Rohini Khadse say about her husband's arrest?
Rohini Khadse expressed faith in the law and police system, stating that the truth will come out at the right time. She also hailed Maharashtra in her post on ‘X’.
Did Eknath Khadse question the police action?
Yes, Eknath Khadse, Rohini Khadse's father and a former Maharashtra minister, questioned the intent behind the police action and suggested that political motives should be investigated.
What did the prosecution say about the accused in court?
The prosecution informed the court that two of the seven accused have prior criminal records and sought custody to investigate the supply network of the seized narcotics.
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