Two police officers, who visited the spot to control the aggressive mob that killed three men including two priests in Kasa Taluka of Palghar district, have been suspended. The suspended officers were an assistant Police Inspector and sub-inspector who were looking into the case.

A Maharashtra police officer, privy to the case, said, "The investigation has been handed over to the CID Crime department. IG Konkan has been directed to enquire into the action taken by the police."