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Mumbai: 4 Police Constables Suspended After Video of Them Taking 'Bribe' from Vendors Surfaces

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: March 6, 2025 09:11 IST

Four constables from Dharavi police station were suspended after a video surfaced on social media showing them allegedly accepting ...

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Four constables from Dharavi police station were suspended after a video surfaced on social media showing them allegedly accepting bribes from food stall owners and vendors. According to reports, their suspension orders were issued on February 28 by the Deputy Commissioner of Police for Zone V.

The suspended officers have been identified as beat marshal Mahendra Pujari, Kashinath Gajre, Gangadhar Kharat, and Appasaheb Wakchoure.

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According to the reports, someone recorded four separate videos of the policemen accepting bribes from hawkers and stall owners in December 2024. The videos were later combined and circulated on social media. Once the video gained attention online, a departmental inquiry was launched. A preliminary inquiry found the four officers guilty, leading to their suspension.

The suspension order stated that the actions seen in the video tarnished the image of the Brihanmumbai Police Force. A detailed investigation is underway, and further action will be taken based on its findings.

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