Assam DCP suspended for security lapse during Chief Justice’s visit

The Assam government on Saturday suspended Guwahati West Deputy Commissioner of Police of not ensuring adequate security for Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi — was on his visit to the Kamakhya temple on October 17.

Newly appointed Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi along with his wife had recently paid visits to Guwahati. His programme was intimated by the General Administration Department to all concerned.

“There was, however, lapse of adequate security arrangements for the Chief Justice at Kamakhya Temple, causing him inconvenience,” the order stated.

According to the report, DCP Bhanwar Lal Meena suspended with an immediate effect under rule 3(1) of all India services (Disciple and Appeal) Rules, 1969, according to an order issued in the name of the Governor by the state Home Department.

The suspension order was signed by Secretary Home (A) Department, Deepak Majumdar, stated that during the period of this order in force, Meena shall remain at the Assam Police headquarters and not leave it without obtaining permission from the competent authority.

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