High-Ranking Officer Suspended Amid Financial Probe
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has suspended IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Khajuria amid a probe into alleged misuse of provident fund and tax deductions related to police staff. Pending inquiry, Khajuria will stay linked to the police headquarters until the investigation concludes.
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In a significant development, Jammu and Kashmir's administration has taken decisive action by suspending IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Khajuria. The suspension, confirmed by an official order from Principal Secretary (Home) Chandraker Bharti, comes amid allegations of financial mismanagement.
The accusations involve the misappropriation of the general provident fund and income tax deductions for police personnel, specifically concerning the JKAP-4 Security Battalion. Khajuria, who previously held a commandant post with the battalion, faces serious scrutiny.
Khajuria is set to remain attached to the police headquarters, pending the outcome of a thorough investigation. The suspension underscores the commitment to transparency within law enforcement ranks.
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