Cop suspended for providing protection to disputed land

According to the officer,in such disputes the Criminal Procedure Code demands the matter be taken to the magistrate for redressal,and a receiver is appointed for the property.

“However,in this case,Naik deployed a mobile van and some police personnel for 10-15 days at the spot at the behest of one party. Furthermore,he did this without the consent of the superiors,which amounts to grounds for enquiry. The matter was later brought to the notice of the higher police officials,leading to suspension of Naik and an enquiry to be initiated against him,” said the officer.

When contacted,Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 8) Brijesh Singh confirmed the suspension,but refused to elaborate.

“This issue is a matter of enquiry and cannot be commented upon at this stage,” said Singh. Naik was unavailable for comment.

Incidentally,a few days after the mobile van and police personnel were removed from the plot,a manager from Prime Developers reached the spot on September 30 accompanied with 25 to 30 men who allegedly attempted take control of the land,resulting in a scuffle between Prime Developers and staff from RKDI Constructions.

“During the scuffle,one Prakash Mahale,a watchman,fell from the third floor office of the under construction building and succumbed to his injuries. A case of rioting and murder was registered against the manager and others from Prime Developers and 14 people were arrested. Further enquiries were being conducted to trace the remaining accused,” said Assistant Commissioner of Police (Vakola division) Arvind Mahabdi.