IIC suspended by DGP for corruption
Cuttack, Dec 19: DGP Dr RP Sharma, has placed former IIC Bhandaripokhari P.S of Bhadrak District Amit Kumar Biswal under suspension pending departmental proceeding for corruption.
According to an official release Biswal has been placed under suspension for his involvement in Balasore Vigilance P.S Case No – 50 Dtd. 11.12.2018, u/s – 13 (2) r/w 13 (1) (b) Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 for possession of cash of Rs 73,500 while travelling from Bhandaripokhari to Baripada.
During the suspension period, Biswal will remain under the disciplinary control of DIG of Police, ER, Balasore, the release said.
Notably, Biswal failed to clarify the source of the possession of cash. He was arrested and sent to judicial custody since December 11.