Dy SP suspended for molesting woman held in prostituion case, collecting bribe in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): A deputy SP-rank officer has been suspended in Kerala days after allegations surfaced that he sexually assaulted a woman who had been taken into custody for prostitution, following the recent suicide of a police officer.
A Umesh, serving as the deputy SP of Vatakara, Kozhikode rural, was placed under suspension with immediate effect by the home department on the recommendation of the state police chief based on an inquiry.
An internal inquiry report found that, while serving as the inspector of police at the Vadakkenchery station in Palakkad, the officer had misused his official position by sexually exploiting the woman and collecting bribes from persons associated with the immoral activity.
The incident came to light after the suicide note of Cherpulassery Station House Officer Binu Thomas, who was found dead on November 15, was recovered by the police.
According to a government order shared by the CMO on Sunday, a special report forwarded by the state police chief stated that the "indisciplined, immoral and illegal activities" on the part of the officer had tarnished the image of the entire police force.
The government examined the report in detail, which prima facie revealed grave misconduct, indiscipline, abuse of power, and immoral and illegal activities by the deputy SP, it said.
"In the circumstances, Umesh A, deputy SP, is suspended from service with immediate effect pending disciplinary action," the order said.
The order also asked the state police chief to submit a panel of competent officers to be appointed as the inquiry officer to conduct an oral inquiry.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
