Cases against 88 police involved in criminal activities; will be dismissed if proven: Minister
Belagavi (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said criminal cases have been registered against 88 police personnel and officers for their alleged involvement in criminal activities.
He said the accused have been arrested and suspended, and will be dismissed from service if the charges are proved.
He said disciplinary action is being taken against the personnel under the Karnataka State Police (Disciplinary Procedure) (Amendment) Rules.
The minister was replying to a question raised by MLC T A Saravan in the Legislative Council.
"Such cases have existed in the police department earlier as well. The department has 1,099 police stations and about 1.06 lakh personnel, and it is unfair to generalise and blame everyone," Parameshwara said.
Stating that those involved in criminal activities would not be spared, he said, "Criminal cases and FIRs have been registered against 88 personnel. They have been suspended, and in some cases, arrested."
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"Strict action will be taken. Not just suspension—recommendations have recently been made to dismiss personnel in cases where charges are proved. I have instructed officials not to stop at suspension alone," he added.
The minister said that directives have been issued to prevent state police personnel and officials from engaging in criminal activities and to ensure proper performance of their duties.
He said senior officers have been instructed to closely monitor the conduct and performance of police personnel.
Meetings are being held to improve coordination, and higher authorities are providing necessary guidance.
District-level senior officers have been directed to immediately report instances of misconduct, illegal activities, or criminal involvement by police personnel to the police headquarters.
Regular background checks and integrity assessments of subordinate police personnel are being conducted across all units, he said.
He added that awareness is being created through training programmes focusing on ethical standards, legal duties, corruption, and criminal behaviour.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
