Nagpur: Naik police constable Manoj Thakur, posted at the office of assistant commissioner of police (ACP), MIDC division, was placed under suspension and an inquiry has been ordered by city police chief Amitesh Kumar after a video showing the cop allegedly consuming liquor at his workplace went viral.
A few days ago, three cops at the office of ACP, Lakadganj division, were suspended by Zonal DCP Lohit Matani after a video of the trio consuming liquor at the workplace had gone viral on social media.
While the first video of the three cops was filmed on March 10, it’s reliably learnt through senior police sources that the latest clip was shot with a mobile phone on March 2.
In the latest clip, which is around 1.13 minutes long, Thakur is seen speaking on phone with someone whom he had been advising how to convince the ACP. Later, a discussion of more ‘pegs’ and ‘four-five bumper getting over’ also can be heard in the clip. The other person speaking to Thakur is also heard asking him to reveal about some places or persons whom he can round up.
The commissioner of police Kumar said the latest incident looks like an aberration and strict action would be initiated. “We have placed the concerned cop under suspension and inquiry has been ordered. The issue (misuse of office premises) has already been taken up and no leniency would be shown in such cases of unacceptable misdemeanours,” he said.
Zonal DCP Noorul Hassan said inquiry report would be prepared by the ACP of MIDC division and submitted before him.
Police sources said a civilian, working with the ACP of MIDC division, was unhappy as Thakur had been “detaining” him even after working hours so that he can enjoy a feast. “Thakur had been regularly drinking and having snacks at the office. Last week, three cops from a police station too had come inside the office and were shocked to see the party going on,” said the source.