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Pune Police Suspend Two Constables Over ₹20,000 Extortion

The suspension came after a complaint that the officers forced a couple to withdraw cash on June 17 under threat of false charges

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During their duty, they noticed the victim and his female friend had parked their vehicle in a lane near Damle Path on Law College Road. The two policemen approached them late at night and demanded ₹20,000 to avoid legal action. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Overview

  • On the night of June 17, constables Ganesh Desai and Yogesh Sutar approached a car parked near Damle Path on Law College Road during their patrol
  • The officers demanded ₹20,000 to avoid legal action and escorted the man to an ATM near Kamla Nehru Park to withdraw the money
  • The couple filed a complaint at Deccan police station leading Senior Inspector Girisha Nimbalkar to conduct a formal inquiry
  • Deputy Commissioner Nikhil Pingale ordered the immediate suspension of both constables on June 20 based on the inquiry findings
  • An earlier suspension this month of another Pune officer for a similar extortion case highlights ongoing concerns over police misconduct