Pune: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has uncovered links between Valmik Karad, the prime accused in the Santosh Deshmukh murder and extortion case, and prominent BJP leader Datta Khade in Pune. The investigation reveals that Karad facilitated property purchases worth crores in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad under the names of his two wives.
Valmik Karad, who surrendered to the CID on December 31, 2024, is accused of several high-profile crimes. Before his surrender, Karad was allegedly staying with his second wife, Jyoti Mangal Jadhav, whose properties in Pune are now under scrutiny.
The CID has now questioned Datta Khade, a former corporator and BJP Pune City General Secretary, on suspicions that he mediated property deals for Karad. The properties in question include two office spaces near Fergusson College in Pune, registered under Jyoti Jadhav’s name. Investigators believe Khade played a pivotal role in facilitating these transactions.
Valmik Karad’s Real Estate Links
Karad reportedly purchased the properties during his association with influential individuals in Pune. The CID is investigating whether Khade’s involvement extends beyond mediation, as Karad and Khade have shared long-standing ties dating back to the tenure of late BJP leader Gopinath Munde.
Datta Khade’s Profile
BJP Pune City General Secretary
Former corporator from Fergusson College Road
Known for his proximity to Gopinath Munde
Wife, Neelima Khade, was also a corporator
Khade’s political influence and his connection with Karad have drawn significant attention in the case. Following his interrogation, Khade reportedly traveled from Beed to Pune, where further developments are anticipated.
The CID is scrutinizing CCTV footage and other records to establish the extent of Khade’s involvement. Investigators are also examining whether these property deals were part of a larger financial network linked to Karad’s criminal activities.
Meanwhile, concerns about law and order in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad have resurfaced as more details emerge. Political and public figures are urging the authorities to intensify efforts to uncover the full extent of the case and restore confidence in the system.