Ahmedabad: Two policemen attached with the Ahmedabad Crime Branch have been suspended today for allegedly taking a picture with Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel, who is in their custody on charges of sedition.
Constable Mahendrasinh Javansinh was suspended after a photo showing him standing near the Patel leader went viral on social media like Whatsapp, police said. Besides, head constable, Arun Dale, who works as computer operator with Crime Branch, has also been suspended.
The constable had allegedly asked Mr Dale to take his picture with the 22-year-old Hardik, who was in their custody, they said.
"It is strictly prohibited to take pictures with an accused during police custody. After preliminary inquiry, we found both of them guilty. One policeman clicked the photo while another stood next to Hardik. Thus, we have suspended both of them today," Deputy Commissioner of Police-Crime, Deepan Bhadran said.
A day later, a local court sent the 22-year-old Patel leader in seven days remand of the Crime Branch.
Constable Mahendrasinh Javansinh was suspended after a photo showing him standing near the Patel leader went viral on social media like Whatsapp, police said. Besides, head constable, Arun Dale, who works as computer operator with Crime Branch, has also been suspended.
The constable had allegedly asked Mr Dale to take his picture with the 22-year-old Hardik, who was in their custody, they said.
"It is strictly prohibited to take pictures with an accused during police custody. After preliminary inquiry, we found both of them guilty. One policeman clicked the photo while another stood next to Hardik. Thus, we have suspended both of them today," Deputy Commissioner of Police-Crime, Deepan Bhadran said.
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A day later, a local court sent the 22-year-old Patel leader in seven days remand of the Crime Branch.
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