Pronab Mohanty named eligible for central deputation
Dharmasthala case SIT leadership may see change
Bengaluru: Karnataka's Director General of Police (Internal Security Division), Pronab Mohanty, has been included in the list of IPS officers found eligible for central deputation, according to official sources.
The Central Government’s Appointment Committee recently convened to select officers serving across various states for potential postings to premier investigation agencies like the CBI and NIA. Among the 35 IPS officers shortlisted nationwide, Mohanty is the only officer from Karnataka to make the cut.
Notably, Pronab Mohanty is currently heading the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Dharmasthala case, which involves allegations of multiple bodies being buried at different locations in Dharmasthala village.
Reacting to the development, Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara stated that if Mohanty proceeds to central service, discussions will be held to appoint a new officer to lead the SIT. “We will proceed according to legal procedures. We will also examine whether he can continue in the SIT even after being deputed to the Centre,” he said.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
