Vij orders suspension of cop over delay in recording victim’s version

Haryana Power Minister Anil Vij on Friday ordered the suspension of an ASI for delay in recording the statement of a victim in an abetment to suicide case.

Vij also directed a committee to investigate the case and submit a detailed report within 10 days. The committee will be headed by the ADC, with DSP and social representatives as members.

The minister was chairing the monthly District Public Grievances Committee meeting at RKSD College, where he heard 17 complaints, including 10 old and seven new matters.

Taking a serious note of the complaint by a couple alleging that the police had failed to take timely action against the accused in an abetment to suicide case, Vij questioned the investigating team and found lapses in recording the victim’s statement at the hospital. He immediately ordered suspension of the ASI posted at Pundri Police Station.

In another case, Manjeet Singh of Siwan Gate in Kaithal, alleged that a Chandigarh-based firm had defrauded his daughter on the pretext of sending her abroad. During the previous meeting, Vij had directed officials to register a ‘zero FIR’ in the matter. Acting on these instructions, the Kaithal Police have now lodged the ‘zero FIR’ and forwarded it to the Chandigarh Police for further action. With this, the complaint has been resolved.

In a 2020 murder case, Nittu of Rishi Nagar alleged that her brother was murdered and the accused were not arrested. In the previous meeting, the minister ordered a CBI inquiry. In today’s meeting, Vij assured the complainant of transferring the matter to the CBI soon besides following up the matter with the DGP and Chief Secretary.

During the meeting, Vij asked the officials not to delay public grievance resolution and warned of strict action in cases of negligence. After the meeting, he interacted with citizens and instructed the DC and SP to ensure prompt action. Later, the minister attended a programme organised by the Geeta Bhawan Mandir Sabha, where he was welcomed by office-bearers.