From January 1 to November 28, this year, there was a spike in anti-drug operations in Maharashtra’s Thane district, which led to the arrest of 859 people.
Based on the audio recordings, a copy of which is with The Indian Express, the Thane police have ordered a fresh inquiry to ascertain the veracity of the audio recordings and asked a DIG-ranked officer to probe the matter.
A day after carrying out a major reshuffle in the police force, the Maharashtra Home Department on Thursday stayed the promotion and transfers of five IPS officers.