Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna has taken strict action against policemen who extort money from vehicles on the road. The DGP has suspended a total of 11 policemen from Banda, Chitrakoot and Kaushambi districts with immediate effect.
According to the order issued from the DGP office, the biggest action has been taken in Chitrakoot district where the entire team including three police station officers has been suspended. These police station officers include Inspector of Bharatkup, Pahari police station chief and Rajapur police station chief. Along with them, a sub-inspector and three constables have also been suspended.
11 policemen suspended
Badausa police station in-charge of Banda district and a constable have also been suspended. At the same time, action has also been taken against SO and a constable of Mahewaghat police station of Kaushambi district. In this way, a total of 11 policemen have been removed from their posts, which include one inspector, one lady sub-inspector, four sub-inspectors and five constables.
DGP Rajiv Krishna made it clear that no policeman involved in corruption or extortion will be spared. He said that incidents like illegal recovery from vehicles on the road tarnish the image of the police department and strict action is being taken against it under the policy of zero tolerance.
Used to make illegal recovery from vehicles on the road
The DGP has also directed that all police officers of the district should keep an eye on the activities of their subordinates and ensure strict monitoring to prevent such incidents.
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