Bihar: 175 constables, mostly women, dismissed for vandalism and violence

The constables were protesting following the death of a female colleague

As many as 175 police constables, many of them women, have been dismissed from service for indulging in large-scale vandalism and violence here Friday, following the death of a female colleague, a top police official said.

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Patna Zone, Naiyar Hasnain Khan said Sunday the dismissed constables included 167 trainees.

Khan, who had been entrusted with the investigation and taking departmental action against those indulging in the indiscipline, said 23 others posted at the police line here were also suspended.

"Nearly half of the dismissed trainee constables are women. The suspended personnel include a head constable and two others