Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik to Sack 81 of His Men

New Delhi: In a massive cleanup operation, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik has decided to crack the whip against 81 of his uniformed men by invoking a compulsory retirement clause. The majority in the list — 78 police personnel are of inspector and junior rank. Besides three assistant commissioners of police (ACPs), allegedly involved in corrupt practices and dereliction of duty are also included, sources in the Lieutenant Governor Office said on Thursday. Besides, Patnaik has also identified eight more ACPs, who will face the action once the first round of sacking concludes. The Commissioner of Police had forwarded the names of three ACPs to the Delhi administration to begin the process of removal. Administratively, the power to remove inspector and below from their job lies with the Commissioner of Delhi Police and power to sack ACPs and above lies with Delhi administration and Ministry of Home Affairs. Patnaik, who is to retire in January 2020, will forcefully retire these Delhi Police personnel under Fundamental Rule (FR) 56(J) and they will be paid three months' pay and allowances in lieu at one time. Sources said: “All these least 81 officials, including ACPs, to be compulsorily retired in the public interest.” (IANS)

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