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Tehsildar's main role in Bopodi land scam; Link with Mundhwa case, many frauds likely to be exposed
Pune, November 11, 2025 (Online Special Correspondent) – It has been revealed that Haveli Tehsildar Suryakant Yewale has a main role in two major fraud cases related to land transactions in Bopodi and Mundhwa areas of Pune. The investigation into the Bopodi case, registered at Khadak police station, has now been transferred to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), and the case will gain momentum after receiving the necessary documents from the Revenue Department, the police said. Along with this, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar clarified that the 'Amedia' company of Parth Pawar, son of Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, which is named as an accused in the Mundhwa case, has no connection with the Bopodi case. However, it is being expressed that many other frauds of Tehsildar Yewale are likely to be exposed, which may expose some more names in the corruption network of the Revenue Department in Pune.
Background of the Bopodi case: Illegal transactions and government fraud
In this scam that started with a land transaction in Bopodi, it is alleged that Tehsildar Suryakant Yewale connived and cheated the government by issuing illegal orders. The land transaction was registered at the Haveli Tehsildar's office in Petheli on Thursday (November 6). Preliminary investigation revealed that forged documents were prepared by misappropriating land in this transaction. Naib Tehsildar Praveena Shashikant Borde has registered a complaint at the Khadak police station, and accordingly, a case has been registered against Yewale and five others.
The other accused in the case include Rajendra Ramchandra Vidhwans (Res. Indra Memories, Sakalnagar, Baner Road), Rishikesh Madhav Vidhwans, Mangal Madhav Vidhwans, Vidyanand Avinash Puranik (Res. Indore, Madhya Pradesh), Jayashree Sanjay Ekbote (Res. Chitralekha Building, Colaba, Mumbai) and Hemant Gawande (Res. Sakalnagar, Baner Road). All of them are accused of violating the Revenue Act, cheating and preparing fake documents. Police said that several changes have been made in the seven-twelve sections of this land and a special team has been appointed to check the old documents. On Friday (November 7), the Khadak police transferred the case to the EOW. The investigation has been handed over to EOW Deputy Commissioner of Police Vivek Masal, who immediately went to the District Collector's Office, Provincial Magistrate's Office and the Stamp Duty Office and demanded the necessary documents. "The investigation will speed up after receiving the documents and all the threads of this scam will be revealed," said Masal. The value of the land in this case has not been disclosed yet, but it is said that there is a fraud scheme worth crores of rupees.
Link to Mundhwa case: Tehsildar Yewale's involvement in two cases
Parth Pawar's Amedia company was named as an accused in the land transaction case in Mundhwa. The investigation has revealed that Tehsildar Yewale's role is prominent in this case too. However, Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar clarified in a press conference on Monday (November 10) that "Amedia company has no connection with the Bopodi case. The Mundhwa case is different, and Amedia has been held responsible for it. However, Tehsildar Yewale's role of collusion in Bopodi is clear." This clarity has become a topic of discussion in political circles, and it is reported that Parth Pawar's supporters have received relief.
In the Mundhwa case too, Yewale is accused of violating the Revenue Act in the illegal transfer of land. Both these cases have raised questions about the officials of the Revenue Department, and Yewale has been suspended under a government inquiry. The scam is becoming more serious because these lands are linked to several major projects in the Pune Municipal Corporation. According to investigators, Yewale may have complications in some other cases, which is likely to reveal a major corruption in land transactions in Pune.
Political and social implications: Shock in the Revenue Department
This scam has created a stir in the Revenue Department in Pune. Such a role of an officer in the post of Tehsildar has also raised suspicions on other officials. District Collector Dr. Rajesh Deshmukh said, "The government inquiry will be transparent and strict action will be taken against the guilty." On the other hand, the demand for transparency in land transactions is gaining momentum from local residents over this case. Citizens of Bopodi and Mundhwa areas have come together to protest on Monday, demanding a "corruption-free Revenue Department".
Politically, while the NCP has been relieved by the denial of Parth Pawar's company's connection, the suspension of Tehsildar Yewle is drawing criticism from the government. The opposition parties have announced to discuss the matter in the assembly and it is said that Revenue Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil will be held accountable.
Further investigation expected: EOW to move fast
The accused will soon be summoned for questioning by the EOW and the ownership of the lands will be verified. The investigation team has started scrutinizing the stamp duty and Satbara records and is likely to submit a preliminary report within a week. Since this case exposes the old practices of corruption in the real estate sector of Pune, strict action will be taken against such transactions in the future.
Pune, November 11, 2025 (Online Special Correspondent) – It has been revealed that Haveli Tehsildar Suryakant Yewale has a main role in two major fraud cases related to land transactions in Bopodi and Mundhwa areas of Pune. The investigation into the Bopodi case, registered at Khadak police station, has now been transferred to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), and the case will gain momentum after receiving the necessary documents from the Revenue Department, the police said. Along with this, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar clarified that the 'Amedia' company of Parth Pawar, son of Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, which is named as an accused in the Mundhwa case, has no connection with the Bopodi case. However, it is being expressed that many other frauds of Tehsildar Yewale are likely to be exposed, which may expose some more names in the corruption network of the Revenue Department in Pune.
Background of the Bopodi case: Illegal transactions and government fraud
In this scam that started with a land transaction in Bopodi, it is alleged that Tehsildar Suryakant Yewale connived and cheated the government by issuing illegal orders. The land transaction was registered at the Haveli Tehsildar's office in Petheli on Thursday (November 6). Preliminary investigation revealed that forged documents were prepared by misappropriating land in this transaction. Naib Tehsildar Praveena Shashikant Borde has registered a complaint at the Khadak police station, and accordingly, a case has been registered against Yewale and five others.
The other accused in the case include Rajendra Ramchandra Vidhwans (Res. Indra Memories, Sakalnagar, Baner Road), Rishikesh Madhav Vidhwans, Mangal Madhav Vidhwans, Vidyanand Avinash Puranik (Res. Indore, Madhya Pradesh), Jayashree Sanjay Ekbote (Res. Chitralekha Building, Colaba, Mumbai) and Hemant Gawande (Res. Sakalnagar, Baner Road). All of them are accused of violating the Revenue Act, cheating and preparing fake documents. Police said that several changes have been made in the seven-twelve sections of this land and a special team has been appointed to check the old documents. On Friday (November 7), the Khadak police transferred the case to the EOW. The investigation has been handed over to EOW Deputy Commissioner of Police Vivek Masal, who immediately went to the District Collector's Office, Provincial Magistrate's Office and the Stamp Duty Office and demanded the necessary documents. "The investigation will speed up after receiving the documents and all the threads of this scam will be revealed," said Masal. The value of the land in this case has not been disclosed yet, but it is said that there is a fraud scheme worth crores of rupees.
Link to Mundhwa case: Tehsildar Yewale's involvement in two cases
Parth Pawar's Amedia company was named as an accused in the land transaction case in Mundhwa. The investigation has revealed that Tehsildar Yewale's role is prominent in this case too. However, Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar clarified in a press conference on Monday (November 10) that "Amedia company has no connection with the Bopodi case. The Mundhwa case is different, and Amedia has been held responsible for it. However, Tehsildar Yewale's role of collusion in Bopodi is clear." This clarity has become a topic of discussion in political circles, and it is reported that Parth Pawar's supporters have received relief.
In the Mundhwa case too, Yewale is accused of violating the Revenue Act in the illegal transfer of land. Both these cases have raised questions about the officials of the Revenue Department, and Yewale has been suspended under a government inquiry. The scam is becoming more serious because these lands are linked to several major projects in the Pune Municipal Corporation. According to investigators, Yewale may have complications in some other cases, which is likely to reveal a major corruption in land transactions in Pune.
Political and social implications: Shock in the Revenue Department
This scam has created a stir in the Revenue Department in Pune. Such a role of an officer in the post of Tehsildar has also raised suspicions on other officials. District Collector Dr. Rajesh Deshmukh said, "The government inquiry will be transparent and strict action will be taken against the guilty." On the other hand, the demand for transparency in land transactions is gaining momentum from local residents over this case. Citizens of Bopodi and Mundhwa areas have come together to protest on Monday, demanding a "corruption-free Revenue Department".
Politically, while the NCP has been relieved by the denial of Parth Pawar's company's connection, the suspension of Tehsildar Yewle is drawing criticism from the government. The opposition parties have announced to discuss the matter in the assembly and it is said that Revenue Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil will be held accountable.
Further investigation expected: EOW to move fast
The accused will soon be summoned for questioning by the EOW and the ownership of the lands will be verified. The investigation team has started scrutinizing the stamp duty and Satbara records and is likely to submit a preliminary report within a week. Since this case exposes the old practices of corruption in the real estate sector of Pune, strict action will be taken against such transactions in the future.
Background of the Bopodi case: Illegal transactions and government fraud
In this scam that started with a land transaction in Bopodi, it is alleged that Tehsildar Suryakant Yewale connived and cheated the government by issuing illegal orders. The land transaction was registered at the Haveli Tehsildar's office in Petheli on Thursday (November 6). Preliminary investigation revealed that forged documents were prepared by misappropriating land in this transaction. Naib Tehsildar Praveena Shashikant Borde has registered a complaint at the Khadak police station, and accordingly, a case has been registered against Yewale and five others.
The other accused in the case include Rajendra Ramchandra Vidhwans (Res. Indra Memories, Sakalnagar, Baner Road), Rishikesh Madhav Vidhwans, Mangal Madhav Vidhwans, Vidyanand Avinash Puranik (Res. Indore, Madhya Pradesh), Jayashree Sanjay Ekbote (Res. Chitralekha Building, Colaba, Mumbai) and Hemant Gawande (Res. Sakalnagar, Baner Road). All of them are accused of violating the Revenue Act, cheating and preparing fake documents. Police said that several changes have been made in the seven-twelve sections of this land and a special team has been appointed to check the old documents. On Friday (November 7), the Khadak police transferred the case to the EOW. The investigation has been handed over to EOW Deputy Commissioner of Police Vivek Masal, who immediately went to the District Collector's Office, Provincial Magistrate's Office and the Stamp Duty Office and demanded the necessary documents. "The investigation will speed up after receiving the documents and all the threads of this scam will be revealed," said Masal. The value of the land in this case has not been disclosed yet, but it is said that there is a fraud scheme worth crores of rupees.
Link to Mundhwa case: Tehsildar Yewale's involvement in two cases
Parth Pawar's Amedia company was named as an accused in the land transaction case in Mundhwa. The investigation has revealed that Tehsildar Yewale's role is prominent in this case too. However, Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar clarified in a press conference on Monday (November 10) that "Amedia company has no connection with the Bopodi case. The Mundhwa case is different, and Amedia has been held responsible for it. However, Tehsildar Yewale's role of collusion in Bopodi is clear." This clarity has become a topic of discussion in political circles, and it is reported that Parth Pawar's supporters have received relief.
In the Mundhwa case too, Yewale is accused of violating the Revenue Act in the illegal transfer of land. Both these cases have raised questions about the officials of the Revenue Department, and Yewale has been suspended under a government inquiry. The scam is becoming more serious because these lands are linked to several major projects in the Pune Municipal Corporation. According to investigators, Yewale may have complications in some other cases, which is likely to reveal a major corruption in land transactions in Pune.
Political and social implications: Shock in the Revenue Department
This scam has created a stir in the Revenue Department in Pune. Such a role of an officer in the post of Tehsildar has also raised suspicions on other officials. District Collector Dr. Rajesh Deshmukh said, "The government inquiry will be transparent and strict action will be taken against the guilty." On the other hand, the demand for transparency in land transactions is gaining momentum from local residents over this case. Citizens of Bopodi and Mundhwa areas have come together to protest on Monday, demanding a "corruption-free Revenue Department".
Politically, while the NCP has been relieved by the denial of Parth Pawar's company's connection, the suspension of Tehsildar Yewle is drawing criticism from the government. The opposition parties have announced to discuss the matter in the assembly and it is said that Revenue Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil will be held accountable.
Further investigation expected: EOW to move fast
The accused will soon be summoned for questioning by the EOW and the ownership of the lands will be verified. The investigation team has started scrutinizing the stamp duty and Satbara records and is likely to submit a preliminary report within a week. Since this case exposes the old practices of corruption in the real estate sector of Pune, strict action will be taken against such transactions in the future.
