Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)
Mangaluru, Jul 7: A policeman, who was assigned duty as gunman for a VIP, was suspended for posing for selfie with the said VIP.
He has been identified as Mallikarjun, entrusted with the duty of serving as gunman for BJP minority morcha leader, Rahim Uchil.
Mallikarjun, it is gathered, is a member of the city armed police force.
Rahim Uchil had left for Dubai on June 23. Before leaving, he had taken selfie in the company of the gunman. It is gathered that as per rules, bodyguards are barred from getting their photos clicked in the company of the VIPs. Sharing of these photos in websites is also banned.
It is learnt that Mallikarjun, in addition to violating the above rule, had also gone on leave without seeking prior permission. The gunman had left for his native place without informing anyone after the above selfie was taken. He also failed to apply for leave thereafter, sources stated.
Rahim was given security by way of gunman after an attempt to murder him had taken place.