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The five policemen were reinstated on the ground that with several policemen testing positive for Covid-19 at Wadala Truck Terminal (TT) police station,...

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What:: Five policemen who were suspended following a death in police custody have been allowed to return to work.
Who:: The five policemen are the individuals who were suspended and later reinstated.
When:: Reported on 2 Jul 2020.
Where:: Wadala Truck Terminal Police Station in Maharashtra.
Why:: Many police officers at the station tested positive for Covid-19, leading to the decision to bring them back.
What it means:: The investigation into the death in custody remains ongoing while the officers resume their duties.

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No evidence to suggest Wadala railway police murdered Valdaris: CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) stood its ground on Thursday and said “there is no evidence that suggests there was any murder” in the alleged...

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What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation announced there is no proof that the deceased died from murder.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the federal agency investigating the death, and Valdaris is the deceased person.
When:: Reported on 22 Nov 2019.
Where:: Wadala Truck Terminal Police Station, Maharashtra.
Why:: The agency found no evidence that suggests a murder took place in the alleged case.
What it means:: The investigation will continue without evidence of murder to support the claims against the railway police officers.

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News29 Oct 2019

Five Cops Suspended Over Custodial Death Of 26-Year-Old Mumbai Man

A police inspector, a sub-inspector and three constables of Wadala TT police station have been suspended after an inquiry into the incident,...

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What:: Five police officers were suspended following the death of a man while in police custody.
Who:: A police inspector, a sub-inspector, and three constables are the officers. The man is the deceased. The Wadala TT police station is the involved agency.
When:: Reported on 29 Oct 2019.
Where:: Wadala TT police station, Maharashtra.
Why:: An inquiry into the incident led to the suspension of the five officers.
What it means:: The five officers are now removed from their duties while the investigation into the death continues.

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