Dakshina Kannada DC Sasikanth Senthil resigns from IAS
Says 'Fundamental building blocks of the democracy being compromised in an unprecedented manner'
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, IAS Officer Sasikanth Senthil on Friday resigned from Indian Administrative Services in what can be touted as a bold move from the IAS officer.
Senthil in a letter to his ‘friends’ added that the the fundamental building blocks of the democracy were being compromised in an unprecedented manner. He added that it was ‘unethical’ for him to continue as civil servant in this government.
Senthil further remarked that the coming days will present difficult challenges to the basic fabric of our nation.
“I have taken this decision as I feel that it is unethical for me to continue as a civil servant in the government when the fundamental building blocks of our diverse democracy are being compromised in an unprecedented manner. I also feel strongly that the coming days will present extremely difficult challenges to the basic fabric of our nation and that I would be better off outside the IAS to continue with my work at making life better for all. It simply cannot be business as usual anymore.” he wrote in the letter.
He also noted that his resignation was not connected to anyone or any event in his current profile as the Deputy Commissioner of the Dakshina Kannada District.
“I must mention that the people and the public representatives of the Dakshina Kannada have been extremely kind to me and I owe an apology to them for discontinuing the job vested on me midway” he noted.
He concluded the letter expressing his gratitude for all who have worked with him in all capacities. “I once again express my heartfelt gratitude for all who have worked with me in all capacities and in the process have formed a thread of friendship with me. I wish well for my fellow staff and their families”.
Senthil, hailing from Tamil Nadu is an IAS officer from 2009 batch and had taken charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada in October 2017 after serving as the DC of Raichur.
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Police inspector suspended in UP's Ballia for making 'obscene' remarks against rape survivor
Ballia (PTI): A police inspector has been suspended here for allegedly using abusive and obscene language during a phone conversation with a 33-year-old rape survivor, officials said on Wednesday.
The action came after an audio clip, purportedly of Inspector Naresh Malik of the Crime Branch, went viral on social media on Monday.
In the clip, he is allegedly heard speaking to the woman in an objectionable manner during his earlier posting as inspector (crime) at the local Ubhaon police station.
According to the police, a case was registered on February 20 at the Ubhaon police station based on the woman's complaint.
The woman had alleged that a forest department sub-inspector, Ugrasen Kumar Jaiswal, raped her about six months ago on the pretext of marriage. She also alleged that he threatened to kill her if she pursued the complaint.
In a separate complaint sent to the deputy inspector general of police, the survivor alleged that Malik and SHO Sanjay Shukla had called her and used abusive and obscene language, asking her to meet them alone. She further alleged that they told her her case would be helped only if she "satisfied" them, and that Malik even offered her money during the conversation.
Superintendent of Police Omveer Singh said the matter came to his notice on Monday, following which Malik was placed under suspension with immediate effect.
An inquiry has been ordered into the allegations, and Additional Superintendent of Police (North) Dinesh Kumar Shukla has been assigned to probe the matter, Singh said.
"Strict action will be taken against the accused based on the findings of the inquiry," the SP added.
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