1 year ago
Maharashtra sacks 'encounter specialist' Pradeep Sharma
Mumbai, Aug 31 - The Maharashtra government Sunday sacked Mumbai police inspector Pradeep Sharma, who came to be called the king of 'encounter specialists' for gunning down 112 criminals, on charges of keeping links with the very underworld he was supposed to be battling. In an unexpected move, the government invoked section 311 of the Indian constitution and dismissed Sharma, 46, capping months ... read more

2 years ago
India's Dirty Harrys - a law unto themselves
New Delhi, March 26 - The violent death of Rajbir Singh, Delhi Police's much decorated police officer, threw the spotlight once again on India's Dirty Harrys who lived by the gun, earned their fame and notoriety through it and, as in Rajbir's case, died by it. With over 50 extra-judicial killings of suspected criminals under his belt, Singh, 48, who was murdered Monday by a man said to be his fr ... read more