Nagpur: In a major development, the Nagpur Police has suspended nine officials from its Cyber Police Station after an internal inquiry flagged serious irregularities in a cheating case FIR.
The action, ordered by Police Commissioner Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singal, follows findings of procedural lapses in handling a financially sensitive complaint.
Inquiry Ordered After FIR Raised Suspicion
According to official sources, the case under scrutiny involved a complaint of cheating linked to alleged financial losses through online betting. However, senior officers found the circumstances surrounding the FIR questionable, prompting a detailed probe.
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Acting on confidential inputs, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone II) Nityanand Jha was directed to conduct an inquiry. Statements of concerned personnel were recorded, and relevant documents were examined during the investigation.
Nine Officials Suspended
The officials suspended include:
- Police Inspectors: Baliram Sutar, Yogesh Ghare
- Assistant Police Inspector: Vijay Rane
- Staff Members: Prafulla Thakre, Satish Wagh, Shrikant Gonekar, Sushil Changole, Ajay Pawar, Saurabh Hiwarkar
Sources confirmed that the suspensions were based on findings pointing to irregularities in the registration and handling of the FIR.
Cyber Police Functioning Under Scrutiny
The Cyber Police Station in Nagpur has been under scrutiny for the past year following multiple complaints from citizens.
Allegations have included delays in investigation, mishandling of cybercrime cases, and questionable practices. In a recent incident, an officer was also accused of assaulting a constable inside the police station, raising concerns over internal discipline.
Clear Message on Accountability
Police sources indicated that the action was taken to ensure transparency and accountability in cybercrime investigations, particularly those involving financial fraud.
Officials stated that any deviation from established procedures would be dealt with strictly.
Further Action Likely
A departmental inquiry is currently underway, and further action may follow based on its findings.
Senior officials believe the move sends a strong message within the force that misconduct and procedural lapses will not be tolerated, especially in units handling sensitive cybercrime cases.
