Stamp scam: DCP Sawant arrested for shielding Telgi Wednesday, January 7 2004 22:30 Hrs (IST) Mumbai:
In yet another senior Mumbai police official getting ensnared in fake stamp paper scam, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Pradeep Sawant was tonight (Jan 7, 2004) arrested under a stringent law of Maharashtra against organised crime for allegedly shielding prime accused Abdul Karim Telgi.
The arrest of Sawant, DCP Special Branch, followed his over two-hour interrogation by the Special Investigating Team (SIT) at its Worli office this evening, SIT sources told reporters.
Sawant would be produced before a special court tomorrow for remand, the sources added.
Sawant's residence near Matunga police station was searched by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) after his arrest, police sources said.
Sawant is third topmost ranking officer to be arrested after former Police Commissioner R S Sharma and suspended Joint Commissioner of Police Sridhar Vagal.
PTI
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