Disgraced superintendent of police of Thane Central Jail, Hiralal Jadhav, recently allowed six to seven private vehicles to enter the premises, grossly violating rules
Suspended superintendent Hiralal Jadhav was found guilty of allowing private vehicles to enter the Thane jail premises
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Former superintendent of police, Thane Central Jail, Hiralal Jadhav, suspended early last month after a complaint of molestation and sexual assault was lodged against him, has now been asked to vacate the bungalow on the premises he has been staying in.
Jadhav recently allowed six to seven private vehicles inside the jail premises, which is against the rules. Authorities conducted an inquiry into it and found him guilty.
A notice issued to him has cited ‘security reasons’ as the ground on which he must vacate within 14 days. He has also been asked to remain present at the Aurangabad prison headquarters.
Rule-breaker
mid-day has access to the notice that was issued by Inspector General (IG), south region, Rajvardhan Sinha on October 3. It states that on September 26, six to seven vehicles with political flags had come outside the jail and Jadhav ordered personnel to open the gate for them. However, the staff refused to obey him as it was against the rules. He then allegedly came out himself and opened the gate. Around 40 people got out and spent hours with Jadhav at his bungalow. The reason behind this visit is yet unknown.
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On September 27, Superintendent of Police, Thane Central Jail, VB Vayachal was asked to send a report about the incident, after which Sinha conducted an inquiry, and accordingly, sent him a notice.
Official speak
Maharashtra Additional Director General of Police (Prison) Bhushan Upadhay confirmed the notice and said, “An inquiry was carried out into the allegation of Jadhav allowing vehicles inside the jail premises and he was found guilty. Hence, he has been asked to vacate the bungalow.”
“Yes, I conducted an inquiry and issued a notice, but it’s our departmental work and we don’t like to disclose sensitive details,” said Sinha.
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Woman constable fears threat to life
On September 28, the woman constable who had filed a molestation and sexual assault case against Jadhav, wrote a letter to all senior prison officials, Chief Minister, Governor, Thane commissioner of police, and senior inspector of Thane Nagar police station, stating that she fears for her life as Jadhav is still out after getting bail, and that he has a “history of crime”.
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