Panaji: A head clerk allegedly inducing people facing departmental inquiries to buy life insurance policies through his wife was among four police personnel suspended on Wednesday for alleged misconduct, corruption, and violations of service discipline. Additionally, a police sub-inspector (PSI) attached to Porvorim police station was transferred to the Goa Reserve Police (GRP) after a video of him allegedly threatening restaurant staff over a bill dispute went viral.Police said PSI Viraj Sawant and a friend went for dinner at a Socorro-based restaurant. According to officers, when the staff presented the bill, the PSI disputed the amount, questioning why the restaurant was charging that price for a dish when it was available elsewhere for less.In the video, the PSI is seen threatening the restaurant staff and using abusive language. He is also heard saying he would call for a police vehicle and take a staff member to the police station. “I will call the police control room and take you to the police station. I will give you VIP treatment,” the PSI said.Superintendent of police (SP) Rahul Gupta said disciplinary action has also been initiated against other police personnel for alleged misconduct.He said head clerk Mukund Menkurkar, also known as Lamgaonkar, has been suspended, and departmental action has been initiated for allegedly inducing people facing departmental inquiries to buy life insurance policies through his wife, an agent.Lower division clerk (LDC) Pratap Sawant has been suspended and departmental proceedings initiated for allegedly collecting money from home guards on the promise of securing them employment, Gupta said.Police constable Gauresh Naik, currently attached to Porvorim police station and previously posted at Valpoi police station, has been suspended over allegations of possessing disproportionate assets during his tenure at Valpoi. “A separate complaint concerning Naik is also pending enquiry before the anti-corruption branch,” Gupta said.Sumesh Mandrekar, another police constable, has been suspended and departmental action has been initiated in connection with his alleged involvement in a narcotics case registered at Colvale police station. “Mandrekar has been chargesheeted in the case,” Gupta said.The SP added that Goa police will not tolerate misconduct, corruption, or breaches of discipline, and that appropriate action will be taken against any personnel found violating the law, service rules, or expected standards of conduct.
