Mumbai: Four Cops Suspended For Taking Bribes From Hawkers In Dharavi

Mumbai: Four Cops Suspended For Taking Bribes From Hawkers In Dharavi

In a recent incident, four police constables were suspended for allegedly accepting bribes from hawkers in Dharavi, as shown in a video that went viral on social media. An internal inquiry was launched after the footage surfaced.

Poonam AprajUpdated: Thursday, March 06, 2025, 11:22 AM IST
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Mumbai: Four police constables attached to Dharavi Police Station were suspended on Thursday after a video of them allegedly accepting bribes from hawkers surfaced on social media.

According to officials, the suspended constables were deployed as beat marshals on patrolling vehicles, responsible for taking action against illegal roadside eateries and food stalls. However, instead of enforcing the law, they were caught on camera extorting money from hawkers.

Mumbai: Four Cops Suspended For Taking Bribes From Hawkers In Dharavi

Mumbai: Four Cops Suspended For Taking Bribes From Hawkers In Dharavi | Poonam Apraj

Following the video's viral spread, senior police officials initiated an internal inquiry and ordered their immediate suspension.

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