Bengaluru police constable suspended after thief wears his uniform during custody
Bengaluru: A police constable in Bengaluru has been suspended for negligence after a habitual offender in his custody was found wearing his uniform during a video call with his wife.
Constable Sonare H. R., posted at Govindapura police station, was suspended after investigators discovered that Saleem Sheikh, also known as Bombay Saleem, had worn his uniform last year. Saleem has over 50 theft cases against him and is part of a gang, according to the police.
The incident came to light during an Indiranagar police investigation into a theft reported on June 23 this year. CCTV footage and other evidence linked Saleem to the crime. Police traced him to Pune, where he was arrested and brought back to Bengaluru. He was accused of stealing jewellery, sarees, and other valuables.
While examining Saleem’s phone, investigators found a screenshot from a WhatsApp video call in which he was wearing a police uniform. When questioned, Saleem said he had worn the uniform to impress his wife during a call.
Police later learned that during his arrest by the Govindapura police last year, Saleem had been taken outside Bengaluru to recover stolen property. While staying at a hotel, Sonare and another constable went out shopping, leaving Saleem locked in the room. During that time, Saleem put on Sonare’s uniform, which had been left in the room.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Devaraja D. said the act amounted to negligence, leading to Sonare’s suspension.
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Barber held for beating man to death over 'bidi' in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old barber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating a man to death following an altercation over a 'bidi' in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar area, police said.
A call regarding the incident that occurred near the bus stand road in Shashi Garden was received at 1.24 am, they said.
The victim was identified as Deepak (28), while the accused was Manoj, he added.
According to the police, during an argument, the accused picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and struck the victim repeatedly on the head. Multiple injuries and bruise marks were also found on the victim's forehead.
"Deepak was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead," an officer said.
An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
