A series of raids undertaken by the Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Barve’s surprise squad at dance bars found operating beyond permitted hours has led to the suspension of dozens of cops since March.

Despite instructions from the top cop, dance bars were found running until late at night, which led to the raids being unleashed on the errant establishments and cops. Barve has suspended dozens of cops, with the latest suspension being that of senior police inspector Lalasaheb Shetye from Andheri police station on Sunday. He was caught on tape with a constable, demanding bribe from the owner of a local bar for not taking action against his establishment.