Caught on Camera: Pune Cop Suspended After Wrecking Cafe and Threatening Customers
A Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) in Pune has been suspended after shocking CCTV footage emerged showing him creating a ruckus inside a local cafe, smashing property, and aggressively driving away customers while on duty.
Following the widespread outrage online, Additional Commissioner of Police Rajesh Bansode issued immediate orders suspending the officer, identified as PSI Sandeep Kadam of the Deccan Police Station.
Details of the Incident
The details of the incident, how about checking the same as under:
When & Where: The incident took place at approximately 1:45 AM on June 7 at the Flying Gypsy Cafe on Shirole Road, Pune.
The Power Trip: Kadam, who was on active duty at the time, entered the establishment carrying a police baton.
The Damage: CCTV cameras captured the officer using his baton to aggressively sweep coffee cups and food items off the service counter, shattering glass and making a mess.
The Intimidation: He was filmed shouting at employees in an abusive manner and ordering late-night customers to vacate the premises immediately.
Sub-inspector in Pune smashes coffee glasses & food on a cafe counter, misbehaves with staff & customers during night patrol. Shocking CCTV footage pic.twitter.com/12UQLBCLlc
— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) July 1, 2026
Official Police Response
As the video gained massive traction across social media platforms, the Pune Police Department moved quickly to initiate disciplinary proceedings.
In an official statement, the department condemned Kadam’s actions, labeling his behavior as irresponsible, indisciplined, and deeply detrimental to the image of the police force. While the suspension is the immediate first step, a deeper departmental inquiry has been launched.
Public Backlash
The viral footage has sparked a fierce debate online regarding law enforcement accountability. While many social media users praised the department for its swift action to preserve public trust, others emphasized that uniform-clad officers must be held to the exact same legal and behavioral standards as everyday citizens.
