Parbhani SP suspends 3 crime branch cops

Aurangabad: Parbhani superintendent of police Krishnakant Upadhyay on Friday suspended three police constables serving with the local crime branch after an internal probe revealed that the trio was closely associated with criminals on police record and could not justify the reason for being constantly in touch with them.
The orders were issued after the inquiry against the trio was carried out by a probationary IPS officer currently heading the charge of Jintur.
Those suspended have been identified as Sharad Mulgir, Vishal Waghmare and Uddhav Satpute. The constables have been charged with dereliction of duty, indiscipline and questions have also been raised over their integrity.
The development has stunned the LCB as the department is already facing heat from Upadhyay, who last month ordered transfer of LCB inspector Pravin More. However, the transfer order was stayed by Nanded range special inspector general of police Manojkumar Lohiya.
Upadhyay could not be reached for comment despite repeated attempts.