Congress govt may give promotion to controversial Chhattisgarh cop Kalluri

The Congress had sought Kalluri’s dismissal in 2017 when it was in Opposition in the state over human rights violation for which he was in January last year removed as Left-wing insurgency-hit Bastar region’s inspector general.

Updated on: Feb 15, 2019, 07:51:56 IST

Hindustan Times | By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh’s Congress government has cleared IPS officer SRP Kalluri’s promotion as additional director general (ADG) even as he faces allegations of rights violations.

IG, Anti-Corruption Bureau, SRP Kalluri (HT Photo)

Sunil Kujur, Chhattisgarh’s chief secretary, said Kalluri’s name was cleared at a Departmental Promotion Committee meeting on Wednesday. “I think that the chief minister has also approved his name,” he said.

The Congress had sought Kalluri’s dismissal in 2017 when it was in Opposition in the state over human rights violation for which he was in January last year removed as Left-wing insurgency-hit Bastar region’s inspector general. Kalluri has been accused of framing false cases against journalists and human rights activists.

Kalluri’s elevation was cleared even as 15 Parliament members from the Left parties on Tuesday wrote to Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel and demanded an inquiry against the IPS officer.

The lawmakers accused him of committing “atrocities” against activists and tribals during his posting at Bastar. They demanded a probe into Kalluri’s activities and his removal and that he is held accountable.

Bastar-based activist Kamal Shukla, who had protested against Kalluri’s appointment as anti-corruption wing head, said the government has ditched his area’s people and activists. “…In opposition, Bhupesh Baghel promised action against Kalluri. But he is now promoting him,” Shukla said.

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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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