July 27th 2023.
Mumbai Traffic Police have taken strict action against officers who have been caught aiding errant drivers. Three constables, Subhash Bhudhe, Prashant Jadhav, and Ashok Mahangade, have been suspended from their duties on suspicion of dereliction of duty.
The incident that led to Subhash Bhudhe's suspension occurred on July 15 at Shivaji Nagar junction. Traffic police had set up an operation using a dummy two-wheeler, and when the constable stopped it, it was found to have an outstanding fine of two thousand rupees. However, instead of collecting the full fine, Bhudhe took Rs 300 from the biker and let them go.
Prashant Jadhav and Ashok Mahangade, both posted in Byculla Traffic Division, were also suspended after a video was posted on Twitter showing them accepting bribes from vehicle drivers. In the video, Jadhav was seen receiving something from a person associated with a tempo instead of collecting the full fine of Rs 6500, and Mahangade letting a tempo driver go without paying the Rs 5,000 fine that was owed.
The authorities are taking these matters very seriously and have suspended all three constables from their duties pending further investigation. This is being done to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the traffic police department and maintain adherence to the rules.
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