Police Inspector files pre-arrest bail application

Nagpur | Tuesday | 15th January, 2019

Summary:

NAGPUR: A senior police inspector, who is facing allegations of sexual exploitation, filed a pre-arrest bail application before the sessions court on Monday. The charges are now being probed, as the top brass has asked the concerned Zonal DCP to conduct an inquiry.Counsel Sameer Sonwane, representing the officer, cited several occasions where the woman had made similar representations against others too, seeking action against them. The court is set to hear the case again on Tuesday to decide on the merits of the application.A 30-year-old woman had filed a complaint against the inspector , claiming the cop had exploited her after luring with different promises, including helping to get recruited in the department. Sonwane also highlighted the fact that the motive behind the allegations could be some unspecified vested interest to victimize the officer.The court, after hearing Sonwane and also the public prosecutor, issued notice to the concerned police unit to furnish their say in the matter..