Archive · 20 Dec 2025
Uttarakhand CM Suspends Absent Police Officer
The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, visited a police station in Dehradun unexpectedly.
He found the police officer in charge, Manoj Nainwal, was not there.
The Chief Minister was very upset and ordered the police to suspend Manoj Nainwal immediately.
He also checked how the police station was working, talked to people who had complaints, and saw the condition of the jail cells.
He said that the police and other government workers must be responsible and work hard.
He also said that the police station should be clean and well-managed.
The Chief Minister warned that if anyone is not doing their job properly, they will be punished.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami suspended Dalanwala SHO Manoj Nainwal for being absent during a surprise visit.
Dhami inspected the police station's functioning, FIR registers, and spoke to complainants.
He expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness of lockups and traffic management in the area.
Dhami warned of strict action against negligence and emphasized accountability in public service.
SSP Ajay Singh also reached the police station and took disciplinary action as per Dhami's instructions.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Dehradun SSP Ajay Singh
- What
- Suspension of Dalanwala SHO Manoj Nainwal for being absent during a surprise visit
- When
- December 19, 2023
- Where
- Dalanwala police station, Dehradun
- Why
- To ensure accountability and discipline among law enforcement officers
- Location
- Dalanwala police station, Dehradun
- Date
- December 19, 2023
- Action Taken
- Suspension of SHO Manoj Nainwal
- Reason for Suspension
- Absence from duty during surprise visit
- Key Officials Involved
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, SSP Ajay Singh