5 Indore cops accused of breaking into house, stealing gold jewellery suspended

INDORE: Five police personnel have been suspended for allegedly breaking into a house, misbehaving with the occupants, and stealing gold jewellery in Indore. The incident, reported to have occurred on the night of April 1, has led to a departmental probe, according to news agency ANI. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 2) Kumar Prateek said the action followed a formal complaint by the victim. "This entire incident occurred on the night of April 1st, when five to six policemen went to the complainant's house. A complaint was received that these policemen forcibly entered his house by breaking down the door and misbehaved. Upon receiving the complaint, all five policemen have been suspended," he stated. He added that the matter is being investigated by ACP Vijaynagar, and further action will depend on the findings. Officials said the policemen had gone to execute a warrant linked to a cheque bounce case involving one Gaurav Jain, who is connected to a financial dispute with retired ACP Rakesh Gupta. The complainant has also alleged that around 20 tola of gold jewellery was stolen during the incident. "The investigation is also on the Lasudia TI, and if his involvement is found, action will be taken," Kumar said In a separate incident, a 35-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death following a dispute over bike parking in Indore district on Sunday evening, police said. The incident took place in the Gauri Nagar locality under the Hira Nagar police station area. The victim, identified as Surendra Sahu, had attended a wedding function with his eight-year-old son. Police said multiple eyewitnesses were present, and their statements are being recorded.