NEW DELHI: A coordinated manhunt is underway for dismissed IAS officer Pooja Khedkar, her father Dilip Khedkar, mom Manorama Khedkar, and an unidentified aide, all of whom are absconding in reference to the kidnapping and wrongful confinement of a truck helper in a highway rage incident.The Khedkar household has been lacking since September 15, and a number of Look Out Circulars (LOCs) have been issued by Navi Mumbai police to forestall them from fleeing the nation. A minimum of 4 police groups from Pune and Navi Mumbai are finishing up raids and surveillance operations.The case: highway rage turns to kidnappingIn accordance with police, the incident occurred on September 13 on Mulund-Airoli Street in Navi Mumbai when a concrete mixer truck grazed a Land Cruiser allegedly belonging to Dilip Khedkar. An argument broke out between the truck driver, his helper Pralhad Kumar Chouhan, and the SUV occupants — recognized as Dilip and his driver Praful Salunkhe.Dilip and Salunkhe allegedly kidnapped Chouhan and transported him to the household’s bungalow in Aundh, Pune, the place he was confined in a watchman’s room, served stale meals, and allegedly threatened with penalties if he didn’t pay for the automobile harm.Obstruction, proof tampering, and escapePolice stated that Manorama Khedkar performed a central position in obstructing cops through the rescue operation and can be accused of tampering with CCTV proof. She allegedly handed over the bed room key to an unidentified affiliate, permitting them to take away the DVR containing surveillance footage. A case for obstruction has been registered by API Deepak Kharat at Chatushrungi police station, Pune.The household residence, the place Chouhan was rescued the following day, was additionally the scene of additional resistance, as Manorama reportedly launched two pet canines to delay police entry earlier than fleeing.Manhunt and ongoing investigationOn September 20, police arrested Praful Salunkhe in Shindkheda, Dhule after a six-day search. He admitted to travelling with Dilip after the incident however later parted methods. Investigators say Salunkhe had solely lately been employed by the Khedkars.Authorities suspect the household cut up up and is avoiding seize by refusing digital transactions, probably utilizing disguises, and receiving exterior help. The Land Cruiser concerned within the incident remains to be untraced.A Look Out Round has been issued not just for Dilip and Manorama but in addition for the unidentified particular person concerned in tampering with CCTV footage.Prices and authorized motionThe Rabale police initially registered a case underneath Part 137(2) (kidnapping) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Additional fees have since been added, together with:

Authorities have confirmed that every one exit routes are being monitored amid issues that the accused could try and flee the nation.