Superintendent of Police, Garhwa Anjani Kumar Jha on Thursday suspended Assistant Sub- Inspector Rahul Kumar of Kandi police station from duties with immediate effect for allegedly demanding a bribe.
The accused ASI, who was an Investigating Officer, in a case, reportedly demanded and accepted Rs 20,000 in connection with the case. After completion of a preliminary investigation into the charges, the SP issued orders placing the accused under suspension and a departmental proceeding also initiated against him.
After receiving a complaint from informant , Superintendent of Police (SP), Jha had directed the sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) to investigate the matter.During an investigation of the SDPO based on a complaint against Rahul Kumar , it was learnt that the ASI had taken a bribe from the informant.
When contacted to the Superintendent of Police Anjani Kumar Jha, he confirmed the news and warned the police personnel of strict action, if they indulge in any violation of rules, crimes, indiscipline or dereliction in the discharge of their duties.