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PANJIM: The role of police personnel has once again come under scrutiny after casual remarks made by Siddiqui alias Suleiman Khan on camera, prompted an investigation into the conduct of the police personnel who were accompanying him.
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Recent media reports have quoted statements made by the accused, Siddiqui, to journalists while being presented before the Panaji Court for an extension of his judicial custody. The police have claimed that these statements contain unverified allegations.
The police stated that while the Old Goa Police are currently investigating all aspects related to his escape from lawful custody, it is important to note that his previous and ongoing cases are either under investigation or sub judice.
“Some of his statements may be intended to dissuade witnesses from providing testimony to the police or the court,” said a Goa Police officer.
“The accused’s mobile phone(s) have been seized and sent to the Goa Forensic Science Laboratory for forensic examination. A forensic analysis has been requested of all videos either made, received, or sent from his mobile phone,” he added.
Police have ordered a detailed inquiry report from the SDPO Panjim regarding the conduct of the police personnel who were accompanying Siddiqui, in order to determine whether any lapses in protocol were committed.
