June 24th 2024.
In a surprising turn of events, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Lucknow has been demoted to the rank of constable in the Provincial Armed Constabulary in Gorakhpur. This decision was made after an incident that occurred three years ago, where the DSP, Kripa Shankar Kannaujiya, was found in a hotel with a woman constable.
The demotion, which took place on Saturday, has cancelled all of Kannaujiya's previous promotions. This is a rare occurrence, as demotions are not commonly seen in the police force. The 59-year-old officer, who was previously working as a Circle Officer in Kanpur, had taken leave from work in 2021, citing family commitments. However, it was later discovered that he did not return home and was instead found in a hotel near Kanpur with a woman constable.
Upon being informed, the police authorities launched an investigation, as Kannaujiya's wife had caused a scene at the hotel. The demotion was carried out in accordance with the UP Government Servant Rules, 1999, which allows for reversions to the first post as a form of penalty. A senior officer explained that this action is considered to be extremely rare and was intended to send a strong message to those involved in such misconduct.
Unfortunately, this decision comes at a crucial time for Kannaujiya, as he only has one year left before his retirement. As a result of his demotion, he will now have to perform the duties of a constable instead of his previous role as a DSP. This serves as a reminder that actions have consequences, and the police force will not tolerate any such behavior.
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