Three policemen who were earlier suspended in connection with the Palghar mob lynching case in Maharashtra have now been dismissed from service. The three were among eight police personnel who had been suspended following the lynching incident [2]. A major row erupted after Kashinath Chaudhari, an NCP-SP leader allegedly accused in the 2020 Palghar lynching case in which two sadhus and their driver were killed, joined the BJP, triggering sharp criticism from the Opposition. Chaudhari rubbished the allegations that he was involved in the lynching case [4]. References:[1] CBI registers FIRs in 2020 Palghar mob lynching of sadhus – Oct 16, 2025, timesofindia.indiatimes.com[2] Palghar mob lynching case: Three cops dismissed from service – 31 Aug 2020, thenewsminute.com[3] Palghar mob lynching case: Court grants bail to 89 accused in, fixes date of next hearing on Februrary 15 – January 16, 2021, thehindu.com[4] Maharashtra lynching case accused joins BJP, party halts membership amid row – Nov 18, 2025, indiatoday.inFor all the latest updates, download PGurus App.

Source: The Hindu December 23, 2025 17:11 UTC