The All India Football Federation (AIFF) suspended three footballers for misconduct on Monday.
The AIFF disciplinary committee suspended Dempo SC footballers Sheikh Jewel Raja and Prabir Das and Mohun Bagan striker Balwant Singh for two I-League matches after a meeting here. Raja was also fined Rs.50,000.
"Sheikh Jewel Raja is charged under Article 49(d) of AIFF disciplinary code for aggressive and unwarranted behaviour against the goalkeeper of Pune FC and hereby suspended for two matches and be fined Rs. 50,000," an AIFF release said.
"Prabir Das is charged under Article 58 for using abusive language towards the referee and hereby suspended for two matches.
Balwant Singh is charged under Article 58 for using abusive language towards the referee and hereby suspended for two matches," the release added.
Mohun Bagan are leading the I-League table with 31 points from 14 matches while Dempo are seventh with 16 points after 15 matches.
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