Days after the Kanpur incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday ordered the dismissal of police officers/personnel from service who are involved in very serious crimes.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 30 : According to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), following the Kanpur incident, CM has ordered the dismissal from service of police officers/personnel who are involved in very serious crimes. Tainted personnel will not be deputed to important positions in the field. Recently there have been complaints of some police officers/personnel indulging in illegal activities. The Chief Minister has said that this is not acceptable at all. “There should be no place for such people in the police department. Identify such people with proof and provide a list. Action will be taken against all as per rules,” said Yogi Adityanath. Earlier on September 28, a Kanpur based businessman died during a raid at a hotel room in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur, following which six policemen were suspended. “Six police personnel have been suspended for negligence during a raid at a hotel room, in which a man was injured. He was later hospitalised but succumbed to injuries. The matter to be probed by SP North,” said Gorakhpur Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vipin Tada. As per the post mortem report, businessman Manish Gupta sustained injuries on the face, head and several other parts of the body.
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6 cops to be booked for death of Kanpur businessman in Gorakhpur hotel raid
Uttar Pradesh law minister Brajesh Pathak on Thursday said Chief Minister Yogi Adiyanath has instructed that FIRs be filed against the six suspended policemen in the Gorakhpur raid case, in which a Kanpur based businessman died. Pathak said the government has taken the matter seriously. “It is an unfortunate incident. The government has taken the matter seriously. Chief Minister Yogi Adiyanath instructed to file FIRs against the six suspended policemen and we will ensure strict action against them,” said UP law minister. He further said assured that the matter will be taken to a fast-track court. “No one has the authority to take law in their own hands, be it a policeman or other persons in higher posts. The matter will be taken to a fast-track court. The government stands in support of the victim’s family. We will listen to their demands,” added Pathak. As per the post mortem report, businessman Manish Gupta sustained injuries on the face, head and several other parts of the body. Gupta died during a raid conducted at a hotel in Gorakhpur on September 28. Earlier, Kanpur District Magistrate Vishakh Aiyar had said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath would be meeting the victim’s family members during his visit to Kanpur today. An ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh has been given to the family of the businessman.
