Mangaluru, May 15: In connection to the alleged molestation incident that took place near Liquid Lounge pub in the city on the night of May 2nd, 2015; three policemen have been suspended.
Police personnel’s Mahantesh, Paramesh, and Hanuman Reddy who are all working in Bunder police station, have been suspended on the charges of dereliction of duty and failure to initiate appropriate action when the incident took place.
Police commissioner S Murugan issued the order based on a preliminary report on the incident. Disciplinary action has also been taken against Bunder police inspector and the sub-inspector.
On May 2nd, a man identified as Sanjay Das (22) allegedly attempted to molest a girl outside Liquid Lounge pub near Light House Hill road. Harshil Shetty, who was among a group of friends, came to the girl’s rescue. Meanwhile, Sanjay fled from the spot, and Harshil chased him all the way to Danish restaurant, where Sanjay was employed.
But, the cops who arrived at the spot, they reportedly arrested Harshil instead of the accused, and took him to the police station, and allegedly assaulted him even. After his friends urged the police to arrest Sanjay, he was taken into custody and Harshil was asked to come the next day.
Harshil in a press meet held a few days later, alleged that when he along with his father went to the police station the next day, circle inspector Cheluvaraju had behaved rudely.
Congressman Deviprasad Shetty had also demanded action against the police.
It is learnt from the sources that Cheluvaraju has been transferred to Karwar, but reportedly not in connection to this case. Now, the new Bunder inspector will investigate the case related to the arrest of Harshil Shetty while the molestation case will be investigated by woman police inspector.
