Udupi: Disciplinary action has been initiated against police officers and personnel over alleged dereliction of duty in handling the Pradeep Poojary case.
An inquiry conducted by the Additional Superintendent of Police has been completed, and the report has been submitted to the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Western Range.
Based on the findings, the Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) attached to Hiriyadka Police Station has been transferred to the office of the DIG, Western Range. Disciplinary proceedings have also been initiated against him.
Two police personnel suspended
Separately, a report submitted by the Police Inspector of the Women’s Police Station reportedly found negligence on the part of two police personnel assigned to security duty at the hospital.
Following the report, both personnel have been suspended. The process of initiating disciplinary proceedings against them is also underway.
The action follows separate inquiries into the handling of the case and the conduct of personnel assigned to security duty. Further details of the inquiry findings have not been disclosed.