To curb interference by unsolicited brokers and middlemen in police work, the Malwani police have issued a strict warning against unauthorised entry into the police station premises. Instruction banners have been put up at the entrance gate and inside the premises, cautioning that legal action will be taken against anyone found loitering or entering without a valid reason. According to the notice, under Section 120 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, anyone who wilfully enters a police station without a satisfactory reason may face punishment.

An officer explained the intent behind the order, “The step aims to ensure transparency and prevent any form of middleman activity between complainants and the police. Our goal is to help victims directly by reinforcing lawful communication with officers. We’ve often seen that in many cases, middlemen rush to the police station as soon as a complaint is filed. They hang around all day, intimidate complainants, and twist statements for personal gain. Later, they extort money by claiming they can ‘settle’ matters or strike deals with officers.”