Police Misstep: SHO Suspended for Misclassifying Robbery as Theft

A station house officer, Vipin Singh, was suspended for registering a robbery case as a theft. This incident occurred after a robbery at Motilal Gond's residence in Bhikhachhapra Nai Basti. An initial inquiry led to the suspension, with further investigation assigned to an inquiry officer.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ballia(Up) | Updated: 11-02-2026 19:10 IST | Created: 11-02-2026 19:10 IST
Police Misstep: SHO Suspended for Misclassifying Robbery as Theft
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In a substantial oversight, Vipin Singh, a station house officer, was suspended on Wednesday after allegedly registering a robbery case as a theft, official sources have reported.

The incident occurred at Motilal Gond's residence on the night of February 8 in Bhikhachhapra Nai Basti, under the Bairia police jurisdiction. The case drew attention, leading to an in-depth inquiry.

Superintendent of Police Omveer Singh confirmed the suspension of Vipin Singh, with further investigation spearheaded by newly appointed inquiry officer Dinesh Kumar Shukla, following a preliminary report by Additional Superintendent Kripa Shankar.

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