Crime branches in Maharashtra told to keep an eye on suspended cops

Aurangabad | Saturday | 12th May, 2018

Summary:

One custodial death case was registered in that year.In 2014, 487 criminal cases were registered against police personnel and 386 policemen were arrested. In the same year, three policemen were booked for custodial deaths.Similarly, in 2015, 536 criminal cases were registered against police personnel and 454 were arrested. This list has to be shared with the crime branches. AURANGABAD: The office of the Maharashtra director general of police has instructed crime branches across the state to keep an eye on colleagues who have been suspended for their role in criminal offences.As of date, there are 847 policemen and officers in the state who are under suspension. Four custodial death cases were registered.The letter sent by additional director general of police (administration) Pradnya Sarawade instructs police units in the state to also prepare an updated list of serving as well as retired officers involved in serious offences..