Traffic cop who assaulted woman suspended

Gawade was arrested by the MIDC Police on Thursday and booked under Sections 323,354 and 427 of the Indian Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt,assault or criminal force to outrage the modesty of a woman and mischief. He was produced in court and released on bail.

Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Brijesh Bingh confirmed that Gawade had been suspended from service following his reported behaviour.

“He was suspended from service on Friday. Such acts of indiscipline will not be tolerated. An inquiry is on,” said Singh. Gawade had reportedly assaulted Rao after an altercation when his motorcycle had scratched her car. When she stepped out of the car,he allegedly assaulted her and broke the windshield of her car. Rao lodged a complaint at the MIDC police station against Gawade.

Gawade had left his motorcycle at the spot and fled when he saw a crowd gathering. However,the police could not trace him quickly as a wrong address was reportedly provided.

Officers of the Tardeo Traffic Division said Gawade had not reported for duty for over 4 months. “He did not report for duty for 4 months. We had often tried calling him on his cellphone but could not reach him,” said police inspector S S Bangale of Tardeo Traffic Division.

However,Additional Commissioner (Traffic) Brijesh Singh said he was not aware if Gawade had not reported for work.“I am not aware of that. I will have to check this. However,with the charges levelled against him and if the fact that he was absent for four months is true,his chances of ever rejoining the force are bleak,” said Singh.

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