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10 cops suspended for failing to stop bootlegging

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Ten policemen of the northeast district have been suspended after a probe found that illicit liquor supply was continuing in areas under their jurisdiction.

"Five policemen of Nand Nagri police station in the rank of constables and head Constables were suspended on September 28. Five policemen of Bhajanpura police station were suspended today," said a senior police officer.

Police received information about two cartons of illicit liquor being allegedly supplied and sold freely in Nand Nagri. Following this information, a probe was ordered by senior officers.

On the basis of the probe, five policemen from the Nand Nagri police station were suspended on September 28 after they were found not fulfilling their duties properly, said the officer.
 

Today, five policemen posted at the Bhajanpura police station were suspended for not stopping the supply and sale of illicit liquor in their area, he added.

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First Published: Oct 01 2016 | 2:22 AM IST

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