Daijiworld Media Network - Karkala
Karkala, Jul 30: Three police personnel, including the deputy superintendent of police (DySP) and the circle inspector of Karkala, have been suspended following a preliminary inquiry into allegations of demand for money at the police department office. The action comes after a video related to the incident went viral on social media.
Confirming the development, superintendent of police Hariram Shankar said that a preliminary inquiry was conducted by the additional SP based on the viral videos and the allegations.
Based on the findings of the preliminary inquiry, Karkala DySP Vijay Prasad, circle inspector Sandeep, and DySP office staff member Shivananda have been placed under suspension pending completion of departmental disciplinary proceedings.
The departmental inquiry into the matter is currently underway.