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Mumbai Police Suspend Constables After Undertrial Escapes Custody to Threaten MNS Leader

Imran Khan, an undertrial in a narcotics case, evaded police escort, threatened Amit Matkar at his office, and returned to custody, prompting a departmental inquiry.

The accused (standing, dressed in black) was captured on a CCTV camera installed in the complainant’s office
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Overview

  • Imran Khan, arrested in December 2024 for allegedly smuggling 40 kg of cannabis, escaped police custody during a court transfer on May 16, 2025.
  • Khan allegedly traveled to the Saat Rasta office of MNS leader Amit Matkar, threatened him, and then rejoined police custody unchallenged.
  • CCTV footage submitted by Matkar on May 22 led to the filing of a non-cognizable complaint at Agripada Police Station.
  • Mumbai Police suspended two constables, Amol Sarkale and Sandeep Suryawanshi, who were responsible for escorting Khan, pending a departmental inquiry into negligence or collusion.
  • The incident raises serious concerns about the security protocols for high-risk undertrials and has prompted scrutiny of the handling of such detainees.