Odisha: ASI Arrested On Bribery Charges, SI Suspended In Puri | OTV News
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Puri: Acting powerful towards corrupt officers, Puri police on Sunday initiated disciplinary motion towards two personnel accused of bribery and negligence in responsibility.
Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Krushnaprasad Police Station, Ishwar Chandra Gumansingh has been arrested immediately on expenses of taking a bribe of Rs 7, 000 from a meals vendor. Similarly, a lady Sub Inspector (SI) was suspended for not disclosing about money seizure in a crackdown on a playing den.
According to sources, a meals vendor was clandestinely working illicit alcohol commerce within the guise of a quick meals centre. After receiving a criticism, Superintendent of Police (SP), Puri had directed the sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) to analyze the matter.
During an investigation of the SDPO primarily based on a criticism towards Ishwar Chandra Gumansingh, it was learnt that the ASI had taken a bribe of Rs 7,000 from the seller. Subsequently, Gumansingh was suspended and arrested.
In one other case, Puri SP suspended Sadar Police Station SI Atashi Jena for not informing the Inspector In-Charge of the police station a few money seizure throughout a raid on a playing den in September.
Investigation is underway to search out why she didn’t inform concerning the raid and cash-seizure to the IIC. However, after discovering responsible within the matter throughout SDPO’s investigation, the SI was suspended.
“We won’t tolerate crime in any means. Be it a cop or a criminal, we will take strict action against everyone. Efforts are being made to make Puri a crime free city,” stated Kanwar Vishal Singh, Puri SP, throughout a press meet.
Further, Puri SP knowledgeable that seven individuals have been arrested in reference to a bombing incident close to Lokanath street.
(Edited By Ramakanta Biswas)
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