Video: Pune cop breaks coffee glasses in cafe, misbehaves with staff; suspended
A preliminary enquiry found evidence of inappropriate conduct by the officer, following which Additional Commissioner of Police Rajesh Bansode ordered his immediate suspension.
A Pune Police sub-inspector has been suspended after a CCTV video purportedly showing him misbehaving with customers and staff inside a cafe in the city's Deccan area went viral on social media, prompting swift disciplinary action.
The suspended officer, identified as PSI Sandeep Kadam of Deccan Police Station, allegedly entered Gypsiya Cafe while on duty and created a ruckus inside the premises. The incident triggered widespread criticism online after the CCTV footage surfaced.
According to Pune Police, a preliminary enquiry found evidence of inappropriate conduct by the officer, following which Additional Commissioner of Police Rajesh Bansode ordered his immediate suspension. A departmental enquiry has also been initiated, and further action will be taken based on its findings.
The viral CCTV footage shows the uniformed officer entering the cafe and confronting those present. He is seen pointing aggressively at customers and staff while engaging in what appears to be a heated exchange. Several patrons, many of them seated at their tables, appear visibly startled as the officer continues speaking in an animated manner. Cafe employees are also seen gathering around him during the confrontation.
While the exact sequence of events leading up to the altercation remains unclear, the video has sparked outrage on social media, with users questioning the officer's conduct inside the establishment.
Police officials said the matter was taken seriously immediately after the footage gained traction online. The suspension order was issued after the preliminary investigation reportedly confirmed prima facie evidence of misconduct on the part of the sub-inspector.
The departmental probe will now examine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether the officer violated service conduct rules while performing official duties.
The action against PSI Kadam comes as Maharashtra Police faces increasing public scrutiny over the conduct of law enforcement personnel in public spaces. Officials have maintained that any behaviour found to be inconsistent with the standards expected of police officers will be dealt with in accordance with departmental rules.
The investigation is currently underway, and authorities have said further disciplinary action, if warranted, will be based on the outcome of the enquiry.
A Pune Police sub-inspector has been suspended after a CCTV video purportedly showing him misbehaving with customers and staff inside a cafe in the city's Deccan area went viral on social media, prompting swift disciplinary action.
The suspended officer, identified as PSI Sandeep Kadam of Deccan Police Station, allegedly entered Gypsiya Cafe while on duty and created a ruckus inside the premises. The incident triggered widespread criticism online after the CCTV footage surfaced.
According to Pune Police, a preliminary enquiry found evidence of inappropriate conduct by the officer, following which Additional Commissioner of Police Rajesh Bansode ordered his immediate suspension. A departmental enquiry has also been initiated, and further action will be taken based on its findings.
The viral CCTV footage shows the uniformed officer entering the cafe and confronting those present. He is seen pointing aggressively at customers and staff while engaging in what appears to be a heated exchange. Several patrons, many of them seated at their tables, appear visibly startled as the officer continues speaking in an animated manner. Cafe employees are also seen gathering around him during the confrontation.
While the exact sequence of events leading up to the altercation remains unclear, the video has sparked outrage on social media, with users questioning the officer's conduct inside the establishment.
Police officials said the matter was taken seriously immediately after the footage gained traction online. The suspension order was issued after the preliminary investigation reportedly confirmed prima facie evidence of misconduct on the part of the sub-inspector.
The departmental probe will now examine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether the officer violated service conduct rules while performing official duties.
The action against PSI Kadam comes as Maharashtra Police faces increasing public scrutiny over the conduct of law enforcement personnel in public spaces. Officials have maintained that any behaviour found to be inconsistent with the standards expected of police officers will be dealt with in accordance with departmental rules.
The investigation is currently underway, and authorities have said further disciplinary action, if warranted, will be based on the outcome of the enquiry.
