Thane: Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) of Thane Crime Branch Amarsinh Jadhav, who heads the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Shiv Sena (UBT) Manpada division chief Pradeep Purnekar’s Sept murder along with DCP Prashant Kadam, will continue in his present posting.Kadam is also overseeing the inquiry into the alleged custodial assault of two men who were arrested by Kapurbawdi police station for rioting in Manpada on Oct 29.The two 26-year-olds — one from Manpada and the other from Manorama Nagar — had alleged that a police sub-inspector and a police naik had subjected them to torture inside the station premises. “We are scrutinising the CCTV footage of the police station and will record statements of all personnel present on duty. The two staffers named by the youths have already been transferred to the control room to ensure zero interference in the probe. We will not spare anyone found guilty,” Kadam confirmed.Police said the two men have undergone medical examination and samples have been sent to the forensic laboratory. The reports are expected to establish whether there was any contact with a foreign object in their private parts, as alleged.Police are yet to record detailed statements from the two complainants, despite repeated requests. It is hinted the men may be currently away from the city.
