Six police personnel, including a sub-inspector, were suspended today for allegedly thrashing a city-based trader on August 31 apparently without any provocation.
A departmental inquiry is also recommended against them.
District superintendent of police Sandip Diwan issued the order for suspension of police sub-inspector Mahendra Ingle, constables Sudhakar Waghane, Chetan Gajjalwar, Rupesh Randiwe, Sachin Dhone and police driver Gajendra Kudawale after receipt of report on their inquriy ordered on September 2.
The alleged incident had taken place on the night of August 31 when Rohit Bothra was returning in his vehicle after collecting dues from his customers.
His vehicle was chased by the accused in a vehicle which did not bear either the police insignia or number plate, Bothra had alleged.
When he did not stop his vehicle, the accused, who were in civil dress, overtook him near Bhadrawati and pulled him out of his vehicle.
Chandrapur Chamber of Commerce and various other traders' association had demanded a stringent action against the police personnel involved in the incident.
