Odisha police suspended Sadar PS IIC Satish Chandra Nayak over alleged misappropriation of seized ganja, prompting a divisional inquiry as officials stress zero tolerance for any involvement in contraband instances.
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Phulbani Sadar Police Place in Kandhamal district Photo: (OTV)
Satish Chandra Nayak, the Inspector In-Price (IIC) of the Sadar Police Place in Kandhamal district, used to be placed below suspension on Friday following allegations of misappropriating seized Ganja (cannabis).
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The administrative motion used to be taken by the Odisha Home Department, which has also directed a divisional-level inquiry into the officer’s behavior.
Respectable sources mentioned that Satish Nayak had beforehand been transferred to the District Police Headquarters after initial complaints surfaced final month. The suspension shows the Home Department’s effort to fabricate certain accountability and sustain integrity in handling swish instances pertaining to to the contraband items.
Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP) Harisha B.C confirmed that the investigation into the misappropriation allegations is underway, while declining to grunt on the specifics connected to the case.
Sources tell that inquiries are occurring to discover the extent of Nayak’s involvement and any doable lapses within the heart of.
“We now take into accout the coverage of ‘zero tolerance’ for any police officer allegedly fascinated by Ganja trading. Whoever will seemingly be came upon guilty is to face motion. As it is possible you’ll take into accout seen final year, some house guards were arrested and forwarded to court docket,” Kandhamal SP mentioned in a presser.
“No longer too long ago, we also suspended a policeman for his alleged involvement. No person will seemingly be spared if came upon guilty in a Ganja cultivation or transportation case,” the SP mentioned.
“I, Odisha DGP, and the Disclose government subscribe to this opinion,” the senior cop added.
Worth declaring, Odisha has also seen similar suspensions within the past days. Three accused jawans from the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) were brushed aside on April 12 from their responsibilities following their alleged involvement in a Ganja trafficking operation in Boudh district.
