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Allegations and Arrests: Deputy Superintendent of Police and Six Officers Detained for Questioning
The list of officers brought into custody, alongside DSP Pushkal Gogoi, includes Sub-Inspector Devjit Giri, Assistant Sub-Inspector Shashank Das of Bhawanipur police station, Officer in Charge of Patacharkuchi Anup Patiri, ABC Injamamul Hassan, PSO of Smti Gayatri Sonowal, who formerly held the position of Additional SP (HQ) in Bajali, HG (Driver) Deepjoy Roy, who served as the driver to SP Bajali, and HG (Driver) Nabir Ahmed, a part-time driver for SP Bajali.
2. Supari Mafia Accusations: Investigation Reveals Prima Facie Evidence of Corruption
The detention of these police officers comes in the wake of allegations made by Rafiul Hussian, a figure linked to the supari mafia. Hussian claimed that several police officials were involved in a criminal racket, prompting the CID to take swift action.
3. DGP GP Singh's Statement: The Timeline and Commitment to Tackle Corruption
Assam's Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh took to Twitter to provide additional insight into the situation. In his tweet, he stated, "Reference Bajali incident - @assampolice Hq had received a complaint of demand for money by some police officers of @BajaliPolice in the first week of August..."
Reference Bajali incident - @assampolice Hq had received complaint of demand for money by some police officers of @BajaliPolice in the first week of August. @DIR_VAC_ASSAM was directed to lay a trap but couldn’t succeed since police officers were careful. However, complaint was…
— GP Singh (@gpsinghips) September 1, 2023
4. Public and Law Enforcement Vigilant: Assam Awaits Justice in High-Profile Case
The detention of these police officers has sent shockwaves through the law enforcement community in Assam and raised questions about the integrity of some of its members. As the investigation unfolds, the public will be eagerly watching to see how this case progresses and whether justice will be served in rooting out corruption within the police force. The state's commitment to unrelenting action against corrupt practices is evident, as underscored by DGP GP Singh in his statement. The Office of the Chief Minister, has also been apprised of these developments.