India, July 19 -- Encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma has tendered his resignation from Maharashtra police. He is likely to contest assembly elections from BJP or Shiv Sena seat from either Andheri or Nalasopara. Sharma has forwarded his resignation to senior police officer. During his reign as encounter specialist Sharma has conducted more than 113 encounters in his name. He has also arrested Dawood Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Kaskar.
Senior Advocate Sushan Kunjuraman said, "Pradeep Sharma has taken a right step to quit police force and join politics. Mumbai police department is totally corrupt. Senior police officer suppresses their subordinates. Hence, they quit police force. Mumbai police have failed to support officers who were involved i...