New Delhi: Britain's top Muslim policeman was suspended on Tuesday from his job after accusing the head of London's Metropolitan Police of racial discrimination, sparking claims of "victimisation".
Tarique Ghaffur, an assistant commissioner, has been "temporarily relieved" due to concern that his public comments on the case were affecting the "operational effectiveness" of the force, said Met chief Ian Blair.
Ghaffur condemned the move, saying the Met's reaction had "all the hallmarks of wilful acts of victimisation", and said he was discussing with his lawyers the possibility of further legal proceedings.
Ghaffur had sued Blair for 1.2 million pounds on grounds of racial, religious and age discrimination.
The decision to suspend Ghaffur was taken by Blair after a meeting with Ghaffur and his lawyer at Scotland Yard on Wednesday.
The National black police association who were backing Ghaffur are disappointed by the development. The suspension notice serves as a set back to minority communities in Britain who were expecting the lawsuit to set a legal precedent.
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