Hebri PSI resigns accusing harassment from higher-ups!
Writes resignation letter at station
Udupi, July 06: Hebri police station PSI Mahabala Shetty on Friday left a resignation letter at the police station and went home alleging harassment from the higher officers in related to a case.
A case related to a land dispute at Kalthur Santhekatte was registered at the Hebri police station on Thursday. But in the same case, the other party approached the higher officers on Friday and complained against Hebri police. Following this, the higher officers summoned the PSI and enquired about the case, it is said.
Later, PSI Mahabala Shetty who came to the station, alleged that the higher officers have been harassing him because of the influence of the politicians. He wrote his resignation letter in the station diary and kept his mobile phone and went home. He also sent his resignation letter to the IGP (Western Range) and other senior police officers, it is said.
After leaving for his home at Siddapura in Shankaranarayana police station limits, he was not available for any communication. Later, higher officers collected information about him and went to his home to convince and bring him back to the police station.
Prior to the Assembly election, Shetty was promoted and took charge at the Hebri police station. Before this, he was serving as the ASI at Amasebail police station. He is about to retire in next two years.
Department enquiry: SP
SP Lakshman Nimbargi told Varthabharati that a notice would be served to Hebri PSI Mahabala Shetty and a departmental enquiry would also be initiated. He would verify the incident. As of now, he returned to the police station and resumed his duty, he said.
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US Consulate in Dubai reportedly attacked
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from an area near the United States Consulate in Dubai, according to witness accounts cited by Reuters.
There was no immediate official confirmation on the extent of damage or whether there were any casualties in the incident.
Earlier, the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was also attacked. Authorities reported damage to the premises, but no casualties were recorded.
The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran continuing to target US interests in the Middle East following deadly attacks launched on Saturday by Israel and the United States.
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