Based on the recent complaint filed by Dayashankar Singh-led Azad Hawkers Union (AHU), it seems that Vasant Dhoble, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for Vakola division, lacks respect for Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s request.

Dhanda bandh: A few vendors sit next to their stalls in Santacruz yesterday. The AHU accused Dhoble of manhandling hawkers in his jurisdiction and penalising them Rs 1,200, fearing which the hawkers have shut shop; (inset) Vasant Dhoble, ACP for Vakola division . Pic/Omkar Gaokar