January 3, 2010 12:53 PM

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Maharashtra govt clears suspension of five police personnel

Maharashtra government today cleared suspension of five police personnel for allegedly attending a Christmas-eve party thrown by a Chotta Rajan gang member in Mumbai last week. The decision to suspend the policemen came after a high-level meeting between Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil and Chief Minister Ashok Chavan in Mumbai today morning. The five policemen include Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishwas Salve, Assistant Commissioner of Police Prakash Wani, Senior Inspector RS Khakale, Crime Branch Inspector Praful Phadke and Constable T Salunkhe. Mumbai Police Commissioner D Sivanandan had yesterday recommended the suspension of five of its policemen in the case. The Mumbai police in its report also submitted evidence in the form of photographs and statements of the people who attended the party. Key Chotta Rajan man Paulson Joseph had organized the party in Suburban Chembur last week. If the cops are found guilty their services will be terminated.

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