Video shows Bihar man 'influencing' police probe. He's arrested, 10 cops suspended
DIG Kumar Ashish said police intercepted a man riding a motorcycle near a temple in Gauspur on Thursday and identified him as the person seen in the viral video. He added that a search of his bag led to the recovery of a laptop, mouse, keyboard and original case files belonging to several investigating officers.
A man has been arrested in Bihar's Saharsa district for allegedly influencing police investigations, while 10 police officers have been suspended for suspected complicity, a senior officer said on Friday. The action came after a video showing the man allegedly interfering in police work went viral on social media.
DIG Kumar Ashish said the action was taken in line with the DGP's instructions. He told reporters, "The man named Satish Kumar, a resident of Bahuwarwa village who is accused of influencing police investigations and acting as a middleman at Salkhua police station in Bihar's Saharsa district, has been arrested. Ten police officers found complicit in the matter have also been suspended."
The DIG said police intercepted a man riding a motorcycle near a temple in Gauspur on Thursday and identified him as the person seen in the viral video. "A search of his bag led to the recovery of a laptop, keyboard, mouse and original case files belonging to several investigating officers. It was found that the man had been moving around police stations and taking money from the public," Ashish said.
He said several case files were found on Kumar's laptop and that he appeared to be involved in writing police diaries and forwarding them to others. A case has been registered against him at Salkhua police station under various sections of the BNS.
"The 10 investigating officers, whose files were found with the accused and who were found to be complicit, have been suspended with immediate effect and sent to the police lines," Ashish said. He added that departmental proceedings would also be started against them and the police would ensure "the strictest possible punishment" for those found guilty.
The DIG said the role of other people linked to the case was also being investigated, and action would be taken promptly against anyone else found to be involved. In all, the case has led to the arrest of one man, the suspension of 10 police officers and a wider probe into alleged interference in police investigations.
A man has been arrested in Bihar's Saharsa district for allegedly influencing police investigations, while 10 police officers have been suspended for suspected complicity, a senior officer said on Friday. The action came after a video showing the man allegedly interfering in police work went viral on social media.
DIG Kumar Ashish said the action was taken in line with the DGP's instructions. He told reporters, "The man named Satish Kumar, a resident of Bahuwarwa village who is accused of influencing police investigations and acting as a middleman at Salkhua police station in Bihar's Saharsa district, has been arrested. Ten police officers found complicit in the matter have also been suspended."
The DIG said police intercepted a man riding a motorcycle near a temple in Gauspur on Thursday and identified him as the person seen in the viral video. "A search of his bag led to the recovery of a laptop, keyboard, mouse and original case files belonging to several investigating officers. It was found that the man had been moving around police stations and taking money from the public," Ashish said.
He said several case files were found on Kumar's laptop and that he appeared to be involved in writing police diaries and forwarding them to others. A case has been registered against him at Salkhua police station under various sections of the BNS.
"The 10 investigating officers, whose files were found with the accused and who were found to be complicit, have been suspended with immediate effect and sent to the police lines," Ashish said. He added that departmental proceedings would also be started against them and the police would ensure "the strictest possible punishment" for those found guilty.
The DIG said the role of other people linked to the case was also being investigated, and action would be taken promptly against anyone else found to be involved. In all, the case has led to the arrest of one man, the suspension of 10 police officers and a wider probe into alleged interference in police investigations.
