Nagpur: Two officers and a constable from Yashodhara Nagar police station, and two head constable from New Kamptee have been suspended for negligence in their duties, which led to heinous crimes like murders.The action was taken on the orders of deputy commissioner of police Niketan Kadam following a probe into their conduct. The suspended officers are assistant police inspector Tulsiram Dhakulkar, sub-inspector Raosaheb Khairnar, and constable Pritam Thakur of Yashodhara Nagar, and head constables Pravin Manapure and Luvkush Bhanose of New Kamptee.Police sources said the suspensions are linked to lapses in handling two separate murder cases reported in Yashodhara Nagar recently. Senior officials said Khairnar and Thakur were suspended for their negligence in dealing with the complaints related to goon Sohail Chand, who was ultimately murdered at Van Devi Nagar Chowk in broad daylight on Friday. The assailants, who had first sought police help, had gone ahead and taken the law in their own hands.Dhakulkar had been held responsible for dereliction in duty and failing to stop another murder in the past by not taking concrete action in a matter. Additionally, Dhakulkar’s involvement in another controversial case raised concerns.Dhakulkar and his investigation team were behind a probe that falsely implicated 43-year-old cloth seller Murtuza Ansari in a narcotics case involving MD drugs. An offence was registered against Ansari at Yashodhara Nagar police station, but he was discharged after CCTV footage showed how the drugs were placed in his vehicle to implicate him in a fake case. Also, Rs16,000 seized from Ansari during the action have not been returned to him to date.This is not the first time Dhakulkar’s actions came under scrutiny. A few years ago, while posted at Pachpaoli police station, he was involved in a similar MD drugs case. The high court took serious note of the irregularities, leading to the transfer of five cops to headquarters. Dhakulkar’s repeated involvement in such cases has raised serious questions about his conduct.In a related development, head constables Pravin Manapure and Luvkush Bhanose of New Kamptee police station were also suspended for malpractices. The suspensions reflect the police department’s efforts to address negligence and misconduct, ensuring accountability among its personnel. The incidents have sparked discussions about the need for stricter oversight and training within the police force to prevent such lapses in the future.
