The Maharashtra state government has rejected an inquiry report filed by former state DGP Sanjay Pandey against IPS officer Deven Bharti in connection with allegations made by convicted criminal Vijay Palande that Deven Bharti had links with underworld criminals.

Former DGP Sanjay Pandey was asked to conduct an inquiry into the allegations against IPS officer Deven Bharti. This was the second inquiry conducted by Pandey after a letter from the PA of the-then home minister Anil Deshmukh, was issued and its report was submitted recently, officials with Maharashtra Home Department said.