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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Barber held for beating man to death over 'bidi' in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old barber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating a man to death following an altercation over a 'bidi' in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar area, police said.
A call regarding the incident that occurred near the bus stand road in Shashi Garden was received at 1.24 am, they said.
The victim was identified as Deepak (28), while the accused was Manoj, he added.
According to the police, during an argument, the accused picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and struck the victim repeatedly on the head. Multiple injuries and bruise marks were also found on the victim's forehead.
"Deepak was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead," an officer said.
An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
