Didn't anticipate what I was doing was legally wrong: Traffic cop

Mumbai | Tuesday | 21st November, 2017

Summary:

"Prima-facie, the constable was at fault by towing vehicle with a woman inside. Senior officers within the department feel that the woman should have been proceeded against legally but not by towing the vehicle. As per the constable, he did not anticipate what he was doing was legally not correct and just thought to take the woman to the police station." The department has made it clear that Rane's suspension was just interim action, and that he could be liable for departmental action. Asked about what more action the suspended cop could face, the officer said, "Speaking technically, suspension is not a punishment; it's an interim action..