Bangalore: More the merrier? 3,500 policemen in state have two wives!

Daijiworld Media Network – Bangalore

Bangalore, Sep 6: It may sound strange, but believe it or not, there are reportedly around 3,500 policemen in the state who have two wives!

The above statement was made public by the state men's protection committee. Condemning the policemen for having two wives, the Samiti activists protested in front of state police director’s office on Thursday September 5 during which they revealed the above fact.

Speaking to mediapersons during the protest, chief secretary N Nagesh said that altogether there are around 3,500 policemen in the state with two wives. "Among them, 1,800 are constables, 560 head constables, 175 circle inspectors, 470 police inspectors, 15 DySPs and 180 assistant sub-inspectors. Having two wives is against the law," he said.

"These figures were obtained by secret police teams themselves," he claimed.

"The terms of service have been enforced to preserve morality and ethics among government workers. But now, policemen are violating these terms by having two wives while still in service," he added.

"It is a shame that police officials who are appointed to maintain law and order in society are not fulfilling their duties," he lamented, adding that the policemen had hidden their second marriages from the government.

"Once the policeman retires from his job, one of his wives will face injustice. This should stop at once," he demanded.