India, Aug. 8 -- A Bengaluru police constable has been suspended for gross negligence after a theft accused, while in police custody, was found wearing the constable's uniform during a video call with his wife.

The accused, identified as Saleem Sheikh, alias Bombay Saleem, is a habitual offender with more than 50 theft cases against him. The constable, Sonare H R, attached to Govindapura police station, was suspended after a screenshot of Saleem wearing the uniform surfaced during an investigation, Indian Express reported.

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The incident came to light when the Indiranagar police were probing a theft case reported on June 23. During tec...