13 UP policemen suspended for "extorting money"

Image
Press Trust of India Chandauli (UP)
Last Updated : Apr 17 2016 | 9:13 PM IST
Thirteen policemen, including two sub-inspectors, were today suspended by the superintendent of police (SP) for allegedly extorting money from people and truckers in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district.
"Station officer of Kandawa police station Rakesh Yadav and Rampur police outpost in charge Bindeshwari Singh along with 11 police constables posted at the Kandawa police station here have been suspended following instruction from DIG Varanasi (Range) Sanjeev Gupta," Superintendent of police Amit Verma said.
A complaint was lodged against these policemen by the villagers and some truckers in Kandava police station area, on which a secret inquiry was held. It was found that the policemen were involved in extorting money from passing trucks and other vehicles, the SP said.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Apr 17 2016 | 9:13 PM IST

Next Story