Two policemen suspended for illegally detaining senior citizen

The action was taken against the two police personnel after the senior citizen filed a habeas corpus petition in the matter, a senior police officer said

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Feb 22 2021 | 11:29 AM IST

Two Delhi Police personnel have been suspended for illegally detaining a senior citizen in connection with a cheating complaint, police said on Monday.

The SHO of Narela police station and an assistant sub-inspector were placed under suspension on Sunday evening and sent to district lines, they said.

The action was taken against the two police personnel after the senior citizen filed a habeas corpus petition in the matter, a senior police officer said.

"The allegations levelled against the police personnel will be looked into and an inquiry into the matter is underway," he said.

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First Published: Feb 22 2021 | 11:20 AM IST

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