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Rayalaseema Urban Police Stations Face Scrutiny Over Alleged Irregularities
Police stations in the Rayalaseema region are being watched more closely.
This followed reports of irregularities and private settlements.
At least five inspectors were sent to a status called Vacancy Reserve in recent weeks.
Anantapur I Town inspector B. Venkateswarlu was sent there on Sunday.
B. Karunakar became the new One Town inspector on Monday.
Pulivendula inspector K. Sriram was moved after an inquiry into alleged land encroachment and fake passbooks.
Police had also taken action in a honey-trap case and after an allegation involving a tribal woman.
Anantapur SP P. Jagadish said officials are checking public complaints through Spandana every Monday.
At least five inspectors were sent to Vacancy Reserve over alleged corrupt practices in recent weeks.
Anantapur I Town inspector B. Venkateswarlu was reportedly sent to Vacancy Reserve on Sunday.
B. Karunakar replaced Venkateswarlu as Anantapur One Town inspector on Monday.
Pulivendula Urban inspector K. Sriram was transferred after an inquiry into alleged land encroachment and fake passbooks.
Police officials are reviewing urban stations and public complaints submitted through Spandana.
- Who
- Urban police inspectors in Rayalaseema, including B. Venkateswarlu and K. Sriram, are facing action or scrutiny.
- What
- Several inspectors were sent to Vacancy Reserve or transferred following allegations of irregularities, corruption, and other misconduct.
- Where
- Urban police stations in the Rayalaseema region, including stations in Anantapur, Pulivendula, and Madakasira.
- When
- The scrutiny intensified over the past few weeks; Venkateswarlu was sent to Vacancy Reserve on Sunday and his replacement took charge Monday.
- Why
- Authorities are responding to allegations involving private settlements, alleged corrupt practices, land encroachment, a honey-trap case, and public grievances.
Key facts
- Region
- Rayalaseema
- Inspectors sent to Vacancy Reserve
- At least five in the past few weeks
- Latest action
- Anantapur I Town inspector B. Venkateswarlu was reportedly sent to Vacancy Reserve on Sunday
- Replacement
- B. Karunakar assumed charge as Anantapur One Town inspector on Monday
- Pulivendula inquiry
- The inquiry reportedly found alleged land encroachment and creation of fake pattadar passbooks
- Public grievance review
- Officials are reviewing Spandana complaints every Monday
- Police official quoted
- Anantapur SP P. Jagadish
Quotes
P. Jagadish
Anantapur Superintendent of Police
“We are verifying and trying to solve grievances of the public at Spandana every Monday by entrusting to responsible police stations.”
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