India, Feb. 5 -- The Goa Police on Wednesday suspended a woman police constable for allegedly misappropriating Rs.17.3 lakh in traffic fines over 11 months at the Bicholim police station in North Goa.

"An inquiry was ordered immediately after the matter came to light. The concerned police personnel was suspended and the amount in question was deposited in the government account. As per outcome of enquiry further action will be taken," the Goa Police said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

The investigation began after officials detected discrepancies between official bank deposit receipts and internal traffic police records.

A preliminary probe by the Bicholim police inspector confirmed the misappropriation, leading to a more detailed i...