India, Aug. 9 -- A Bengaluru police constable has been suspended after a thief in custody wore his uniform to impress his wife during a video call. The incident took place in 2024, but came to light a year later during another investigation.

Constable HR Sonar, who was posted at the Govindapura police station, was suspended after it was found that Saleem Sheikh, also known as Bombay Saleem, wore his uniform while staying at a hotel under police supervision, NDTV reported.

Saleem, who has more than 50 theft cases against him, was arrested by the Govindapura police in connection with a burglary in 2024. To recover stolen jewelry, sarees, and other valuables, officers took him outside Bengaluru and lodged him at a hotel.

Sonar and another...