Sangareddy Rural SI suspended for demanding money during probe

HYDERABAD: Sangareddy Rural Sub-Inspector Ravinder has been suspended after allegations that he demanded money from a person during an investigation. The action was taken by the district Superintendent of Police (SP) following a preliminary inquiry.

Accused allegedly harassed lodge manager

A man had died under suspicious circumstances at a lodge within the limits of the Sangareddy Rural police station. During the investigation, police allegedly demanded money from the lodge manager, identified as Alle Lokesh corrected spelling: Alley Lokesh, 40, of Indiranagar, Jogipet town. Lokesh reportedly faced severe harassment from police, which drove him to jump into a river. His wife later filed a complaint with the SP.

A Deputy Superintendent of Police conducted a preliminary inquiry and submitted a report recommending disciplinary action against the Sub-Inspector.

SP warns against misconduct

Following directions from the Multi-Zone-II Inspector General of Police, Ravinder was placed under suspension. In a statement, SP Paritosh said, “Negligence of duty and corruption will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Departmental action will be taken irrespective of rank.”

Sangareddy Rural SI Ravinder has been suspended after allegedly demanding money during a probe into a man’s death. SP Paritosh said corruption will not be tolerated. #Sangareddy #Telangana #TelanganaPolice pic.twitter.com/tWIbM9Lq29

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