The Goa Police has initiated departmental inquiry against Police Inspector Sagar Ekoskar after he allegedly assaulted a local representative from Honda.
Ekoskar, sources said, has been sent on leave.
The Villagers of Honda have been demanding his suspension since morning.
Earlier, tense situation prevailed in Honda Sattari after the controversial police inspector Sagar Ekoskar allegedly manhandled the local village panch Suresh Madkar this morning.
Ekoskar tendered a public apology after people’s protest.
Sources said the locals gathered at Honda near a mining company to stop mining transport trucks.
The police arrested the locals and the PI allegedly assaulted the sarpanch, sources said.
Following the assault, entire village gathered and blocked traffic at Honda, The locals demanded immediate suspension of the police inspector.