The Superintendent of Police, Doda, on Monday suspended a constable for allegedly thrashing a Village Defence Guard (VDG) member in the district.
Police said that taking strong note of the alleged misconduct involving SgCt. Mohd Zia of Police Post Premnagar—particularly the alleged assault on a VDG member—Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda, Sandeep Mehta (JKPS), took immediate action.
According to a police spokesperson, SgCt. Mohd Zia has been placed under suspension with immediate effect and attached to District Police Lines (DPL) pending further proceedings. A departmental enquiry has been ordered, with a senior officer appointed as the enquiry officer to investigate the incident thoroughly. The report is to be submitted within two weeks.
The statement added that the conduct of the then SHO Police Station Thathri, DySP (P) Afeer Jaleel, will also be examined as part of the enquiry. The officer’s role will be assessed, and specific findings will be submitted for further action.
The police reiterated that the matter is under active consideration and assured that anyone found guilty of wrongdoing will be dealt with strictly under the law. (Agencies)
