Chhattisgarh Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu on Monday ordered police to suspend an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) after a man who committed suicide said the ASI demanded Rs 20,000 to register a FIR. The Minister ordered the suspension of ASI Harnarayan Tamrakar posted in Pamgarh police station in Janjgir-Champa district, an official press release said. Sanjay Ratre, a resident of Pamgarh, committed suicide and mentioned in his suicide note that Rajkumar Khande and his family members had thrashed him. He approached Pamgarh police station to file a FIR against Khande and family. But ASI Khande sought Rs 20,000 for registering the FIR, the press release said. The issue was raised in the winter session of the Assembly on Monday. BSP MLA Indu Banjare raised the issue and was backed by BJP leaders demanding immediate action.
Taking note, Home Minister Sahu announced immediate suspension of the ASI. He said Additional Superintendent of Police of Janjgir-Champa Madhulika Singh was investigating the case. More action will follow once a report is submitted.