August 7: Sub Inspector M V Kadam, State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), who ordered the firing at Ramabai Nagar following the desecration of Dr Ambedkar' statue has been suspended. A departmental enquiry has also been initiated against him.

The enquiry will take place on the basis of a preliminary enquiry conducted by an additional commissioner of police. A final decision on his reinstatement will be taken after completion of a judicial enquiry ordered by the state government into the firing.

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