India, March 6 -- Four police constables attached to the Dharavi police station were suspended on Thursday after a video capturing them allegedly accepting bribes from hawkers went viral on social media. Police said the accused constables were posted on patrolling vehicles of the Dharavi police station as beat marshals and tasked with acting against illegal roadside eateries and food stalls. However, they took money from the sellers instead.

According to senior Mumbai Police officers, the accused constables are Mahendra Pujari, Kashinath Gajare, Gangadhar Kharat, and Appasaheb Wakchoure. The viral video shows the beat marshals seated on their patrolling bikes and cars, accepting money from hawkers and illegal stall owners. Following this...