{"id":4658,"date":"2026-01-27T15:21:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T15:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebombaydurpun.com\/?p=4658"},"modified":"2026-01-27T15:21:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T15:21:59","slug":"mumbai-police-officer-and-three-constables-arrested-for-alleged-loot-during-raid-on-illegal-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebombaydurpun.com\/?p=4658","title":{"rendered":"Mumbai Police Officer and Three Constables Arrested for Alleged Loot During Raid on Illegal Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Police Officers Arrested Over Alleged Loot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a shocking development, <strong>an assistant police inspector and three constables<\/strong> from the <strong>RCF Police Station<\/strong> in Mumbai were arrested for allegedly <strong>stealing cash and gold jewellery<\/strong> during a raid on suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals. The arrests came after an internal inquiry confirmed the validity of a complaint lodged by a social worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accused have been identified as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vijay Sutar<\/strong>, Assistant Police Inspector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yogesh Khandge<\/strong>, Constable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nemane<\/strong>, Constable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Petkar<\/strong>, Constable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All four officers are part of the <strong>police station\u2019s Anti-Terrorism Cell (ATC) unit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Details of the Alleged Theft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to officials, the incident occurred <strong>about a month ago<\/strong> during a drive targeting <strong>suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals residing in Mumbai without valid documents<\/strong>. During one of the operations, the team allegedly raided the home of a Bangladeshi woman and <strong>stole cash and gold jewellery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The complaint submitted by a social worker stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe police team came to the house and took away the cash and gold jewellery.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the complaint, <strong>senior police officials ordered a preliminary inquiry<\/strong>, during which:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Statements were recorded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence and material were examined<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sequence of events was reviewed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inquiry concluded that the complaint had merit, leading to the <strong>registration of an FIR against the four police personnel<\/strong> under relevant legal provisions late Sunday night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Custody and Investigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accused officers were <strong>taken into custody immediately<\/strong> after the FIR was filed. Police officials stated that they are <strong>currently being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities have emphasized that the case is being treated with seriousness due to the involvement of serving police personnel, and <strong>further disciplinary action may follow<\/strong> depending on the outcome of the probe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Response and Concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arrest has sparked concern among citizens over <strong>misconduct within the police force<\/strong>, especially during raids targeting vulnerable populations. Social workers and human rights activists have called for <strong>greater oversight of law enforcement operations<\/strong> to prevent abuse of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One advocate noted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRaids are meant to enforce the law, not to exploit or rob residents. Accountability is crucial.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This case highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The need for <strong>strict checks on police operations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The vulnerability of <strong>marginalized communities during raids<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The importance of <strong>internal complaint mechanisms<\/strong> and whistleblower actions in curbing corruption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police Officers Arrested Over Alleged Loot In a shocking development, an assistant police inspector and three constables from the RCF Police Station in Mumbai were arrested for allegedly stealing cash and gold jewellery during a raid on suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals. 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