India, June 19 -- Six policemen suspended in the last three months for threatening people has uncovered the misuse of power by the law enforcement representatives.

Nikhil Pingale, deputy commissioner of police (crime), said, "We have suspended them with immediate effect. It is a matter of deep concern. We are committed to taking strict action against any staff found abusing power."

Constable Vikram Wadtile of Kondhwa Police Station on May 5 threatened a 19-year-old boy from Chennai, named Adman Raja, who was visiting Bopdev Ghat with two of his family members. Wadtile reportedly took their hookah pot and falsely accused Raja of using drugs and send him for a medical test. He demanded Rs.25,000 from each person, but later settled for Rs....