FIR against four suspended Mumbai cops who were caught ‘planting drugs on suspect’
Mumbai: In an unsettling incident, police in Mumbai filed an FIR against four suspended policemen attached to Khar police station after CCTV footage allegedly showed them planting drugs on a suspect before taking him into custody.
According to a report published by The Indian Express on Saturday, the case was registered against sub-inspector Vishwanath Omble and constables Sagar Kamble, Imran Shaikh, and Dabang Shinde, following an inquiry by an Assistant Commissioner-rank officer that lasted over three months.
The officers have been charged for kidnapping, wrongful confinement, voluntarily causing hurt, and causing hurt using dangerous means.
The case was filed based on a complaint from Dylan Estbeiro, who alleged that around 5:00 p.m. on August 30, plainclothes policemen entered the farm he manages for his employer and friend, Shahbaz Khan, in the Kalina-Kurla area.
Investigations suggest that the accused policemen were attempting to frame Khan under the direction of a developer interested in acquiring his land, a police source told the news outlet.
The viral CCTV footage showed two policemen frisking a man while two others were present. One of the officers was seen taking something from his pocket and planting it on the suspect, the report added.
Estbeiro was taken to the police station for possession of 20 grams of mephedrone but he was released after an inquiry when the footage went viral.
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The Kross Bikes Mangalore cyclothon 2024: 1200+ cyclists pedal for road safety, fitness awareness
Mangaluru: The Kross Bikes Mangalore Cyclothon-2024, held on Sunday morning, attracted around 1,200 cyclists, including schoolchildren, professional cyclists, and regular riders from different clubs. The event focused on promoting road safety and responsible cycling, with a special emphasis on school students and their parents.
"The rally was organized to raise awareness about road safety and responsible cycling for students and their parents," said Harnish Raj of We R Cycling.
The event was flagged off by Dakshina Kannada SP Yatish N, who expressed his delight at seeing so many children enthusiastically participating in the event, which focused on fitness, road awareness, and safety. The children were divided into two batches, with a lead car from the police department, a safety car, and senior cyclists guiding the ride. The rally began at Mangala Stadium at 7.15 am, covering a distance of 6.5 km through prominent city locations like Shri Narayana Guru Circle, Lalbagh, Jail Road, and Karangalpady Market, before concluding at the Amrita Vidyalayam school ground in Boloor around 8.15 am.
Following the rally, a post-rally workout was conducted by Kasharp Fitness. The valedictory ceremony was attended by various guests, including R S Jamwal, Zonal Sales Head of Kross Bikes; Mukund Kamath of Ideal Ice Cream; Yogesh Patidar, Divisional Sales Head of IOCL; Anand Prabhu of Kasharp Fitness; Shubhananda and Shivananda Rao of Grahini Masala; and S M Muthalib of Taj Cycle Co. A lucky draw was held for registered participants, with two cycles given away to lucky winners Mohammad Diyan and Ewan D'Souza.
Cyclist Gleona D'Souza, who represented Karnataka State in the Senior Women Cycling category at the National Cycling event, was honored for her remarkable achievement, marking a first for a Mangalorean. Hardik Rai, who participated in the state-level cycling competition and the 642 km Deccan Cliffhanger endurance race from Pune to Goa, was also felicitated for his accomplishments. Young cyclist Shamanth Bhat was recognized for his representation in the state-level cycling event.
We R Cycling president Sarvesha Samaga congratulated all the cyclists and encouraged budding riders to work harder in organized events to secure podium finishes at the state and national levels. He urged cyclists to pursue their dreams of representing the district, state, and national teams. First-aid and ambulance services were provided by A.J. Hospital, and Taj Cycles offered backup vehicles and mechanic assistance. The event was organized by Team 'We R Cycling' in collaboration with Kross Cycles, Ideal Ice Cream, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Kasharp Fitness, Grahini Masala, Canara Bank, and Taj Cycles.
