Four cops suspended for demanding free Bhaji Pav

Valsad, 28 May, 2014

Four police men in Gujarat including an Assistant Sub Inspector are suspended for demanding Bhaji Pav for free at street-side food joint.

According to the details available, Valsad city police station ASI Namdev Bhila, Pardi police station LRPC Bharatsinh Bhavan, LRPC Lalbha Ratansinh and driver constable Govind Nimba stopped at Bhaji Pav stall late in the evening at Halar road in Valsad town and demanded five plates of Bhaji Pav for free and Rs. 200 in cash. When food joint owner refused to cater Bhaji Pav for free he was threatened by a police man sitting in police van. A feared stall owner catered five dishes of Bhaji Pav for free and also paid Rs. 200 cash to avoid any further clash with police men.

Somehow this incident went to press next morning. Taking cognizance of news report, district police chief Nipuna Torwane ordered probe. Following the probe report, four police men were found guilty. They were suspended from their job with immediate effect. One of the four cops Namdev Bhila is going to retire on 31st of May this year.