Kishtwar, June 26 :
A police constable has been dismissed from services for his alleged involvement in a series of criminal cases, including a murder case in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said in a statement.
The police said, as per reports, one constable, namely Sham Lal, joined District Kishtwar on November 9, 2023, while he was under suspension on account of his prolonged absence and indulgence in criminal cases. In a statement, police said, “During his absence, the said constable was found involved in a murder case of one Rajesh Dogra, alias Mohan Teer, registered on March 4 at Police Station Phase-II, Mohali, Punjab. He was arrested by Punjab Police on March 7 and lodged in the New District Jail Nabha, Punjab.”
A departmental inquiry initiated against the accused found that the constable has remained involved in criminal cases, they said.
“As per the recommendations of inquiry officers appointed by District Police Kathua as well as Kishtwar, the said constable is habitual of absenteeism and having a criminal mindset is liable to be dismissed from services,” it added.
Following his dismissal, SSP Kishtwar warned all police personnel that if anyone was found involved in anti-national activities, drug trafficking, or any heinous crimes, will face strict disciplinary action.
