6 policemen suspended for dereliction of duty

The Jalandhar (Rural) Police have suspended six police personnel across the district for serious lapses in duty.

The action comes after repeated complaints were received by senior officers, especially within the jurisdiction of the Alawalpur outpost.

Those suspended include ASI Rajinder Kumar, ASI Avtar Singh, Constable Bikramjit Singh, Senior Constable Bhupinder Singh, Constable Aryanpreet Singh, and ASI Jaswinder Singh.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said, “The department has taken strict action against these officers as they failed to fulfil their duties. Negligence will not be tolerated.”

ASI Rajinder Kumar, In-charge of Alawalpur Outpost, came under scrutiny for mishandling a case related to the NDPS Act. Repeated complaints were lodged against him for failing to take timely action. The ASI did not follow proper procedure during the investigation, leading to significant delays.

ASI Avtar Singh, posted at the Lohian police station, has been suspended for neglecting a serious land dispute in Pipli village, which could have escalated into a major law and order situation. He also mishandled an attempt to murder case and was found guilty in an inquiry conducted by DSP Shahkot. Despite being aware of the potential risk, he failed to bring the matter to the attention of senior officers.

ASI Jaswinder Singh, posted at the Bhogpur police station, has been suspended for poorly handling a dispute case that had the potential to escalate into a major conflict. The officer put undue pressure on the rival party, which led to further complications.

Constable Bikramjit Singh, Senior Constable Bhupinder Singh and Constable Aryanpreet Singh were suspended for being absent for extended periods. Constable Aryanpreet was also found colluding with the gangsters and criminal elements. Their failure to report for duty during crucial periods further contributed to the erosion of public trust in the police.