Case against Gudlar after probe: police

PANJIM, Jan 19
Goa Police today said that they will file a case against Sub Inspector Sunil Gudlar only after going through the findings of the probe by the special investigation team (SIT).
“SIT is conducting a focused investigation into the case. We will register a case depending on the findings of the probe,” police spokesperson Superintendent of Police Atamram Deshpande told reporters today.
Crime Branch initially conducted an inquiry in the fresh tape expose wherein Gudlar is seen negotiating with two foreign women over the sale of drugs.
Its findings were submitted to the Director General of Police Bhim Sain Bassi after which Gudlar was placed under suspension.
Goa Police formed the SIT to probe the case on government’s recommendation.
Police action was delayed in Gudlar’s case as he is yet to be arrested. In a similar case last year, seven police officers including Ashish Shirodkar were immediately arrested and suspended when they were found to be involved in the drug nexus.
“Gudlar’s arrest will follow after a first information report (FIR) is filed against him,” he said adding that the FIR will also depend on the findings of the probe.
Responding to a question, the spokesman said that Gudlar would not be foolish to wipe out evidence in the case against him. “Police have all the concrete evidences in their possession including the tapes…don’t think Gudlar will indulge in such foolishness as damaging evidences will affect him,” he said.
Replying to yet another query on what was delaying inquiry against the then Anti Narcotics Cell (ANC)  Superintendent of Police Veenu Bansal, the officer said that SIT is looking into the issue seriously and that they are focused on this case.
“It is quite possible that the department is already in touch with Bansal.”