Narayanpur SP, accused of beating his driver, removed from post by Chhattisgarh CM

However, the SP, a 2015-batch IPS officer, denied the allegations and said he just reprimanded the driver

Published on: Oct 18, 2021, 22:14:32 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel removed Superintendent of Police (SP) of Narayanpur district, U Uday Kiran, from the post on Monday, after the SP was accused of thrashing his driver for not keeping the official car clean, officials said.

File photo: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. (PTI)

However, the SP, a 2015-batch IPS officer, denied the allegations and said he just reprimanded the driver.

“We expect police officers to be strict against the criminals… To beat a junior employee is not acceptable. Instructions have been issued to remove Narayanpur’s superintendent of police for his behaviour,” the chief minister tweeted.

A senior police official said that the incident took place on Monday morning. A senior official of Bastar also took cognizance of the issue and asked for an explanation.

“I have taken cognizance of this issue… Would ask for an explanation from the concerned officer and based on the report I would ensure appropriate action,” said Inspector General of Police, Bastar range, Sunderaj P.

The driver, Jailal Netam, a police constable, was sent to a hospital. He told the media that the SP thrashed him for not cleaning the official vehicle.

On Monday afternoon, a group of office-bearers of Sarva Adivasi Samaj (SAS), an umbrella body of tribal communities, handed over a memorandum addressing the Governor and chief minister, to Narayanpur collector seeking action against the SP.

“The Adivasi samaj has given a memorandum mainly over three points, including the alleged incident of assault with the driver, and further action will be taken after an investigation into all these issues,” collector Dharmesh Sahu told media.

Kiran denied all allegations against him.

“The constable called another vehicle just because the vehicle was not clean… I told him that the one-day rent of a vehicle is ₹2,000 and he should have cleaned the vehicle instead of calling another one. I did not thrash him, his allegations are baseless,” said Kiran.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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