Gurugram, October 27
The Gurugram police, following the direction of Home Minister Anil Vij, today suspended 14 Investigation Officers (IOs) posted in different police stations and a crime unit.
Vij had taken cognisance of the delay in investigation of cases by over a year. A list of 367 such IOs was prepared from across Haryana. He issued orders, recommending their suspension.
A total of 60 policemen from Gurugram district were on the list. After an inquiry, Deepak Gahlawat, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters), suspended 14 IOs last evening. A senior police officer said the remaining policemen would also be punished.
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