Kharadi Drugs Party: NCP (SP) Leader Eknath Khadse’s Son-in-law Among 7 Arrested in Pune Rave Party
In Brief:
Seven people, including NCP leader Eknath Khadse’s son-in-law Pranjal Khewalkar, were arrested after Pune police raided a rave party at a luxury suite in Kharadi.
Investigations revealed another party was held on Friday at the same location; police will now probe both events and examine CCTV footage.
Drugs, hookahs, alcohol, and vehicles were seized from the site; NCP leaders Rohini Khadse and Rohit Pawar are expected to meet the Police Commissioner regarding the arrests.
Pune, 28 July 2025: In a major update in the Pune drugs party case, seven people have been arrested after police raided a high-profile rave party at a luxury suite in Kharadi. Among the arrested is Pranjal Khewalkar, son-in-law of NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Eknath Khadse and husband of Rohini Khadse.
According to officials, the rave party was held on Saturday night at StäyBird Azure Suites in Kharadi. During the investigation, police also discovered that another party had taken place at the same location a day earlier, on Friday. Authorities are now looking into both events and will be analyzing CCTV footage from the hotel to identify all participants. Those found to be involved will be questioned.
Police said that Pranjal Khewalkar had booked two suites for three days, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, to host the parties. While the Friday event went unnoticed, the Saturday party was busted by Pune Police’s Crime Branch around 3:20 AM. The team seized suspected cocaine (2.7 grams), suspected cannabis (70 grams), 10 mobile phones, two cars, hookah sets, alcohol, and beer bottles. The total seized material is estimated to be worth ₹41 lakh.
Out of the seven arrested, five are men and two are women. All are currently in police custody as further investigation continues.
Meanwhile, Rohini Khadse is expected to visit Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar at 11 AM today regarding the arrest of her husband. NCP MLA Rohit Pawar will also be present during the meeting.
The police are expanding their probe to cover both parties and are expected to summon those seen in the footage for questioning.
