Inspector, two cops suspended for extortion

Huzurnagar: Inspector General of Police M Stephen Ravindra here on Tuesday placed Circle Inspector of Police Narsimha Reddy, Head Constable Balaram Reddy, police constables Venkateshwarlu and Kamalakar under suspension for their alleged links with smugglers of rice meant for Public Distribution System (PDS). The suspended policemen were also accused of harassing small traders, leaving the big businesspersons, involved in illegal trade of banned gutka.

Taking advantage of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh border at Mattapally, the Circle Inspector extorted money from the smugglers of the PDS rice and gutka, the IGP said. After inquiry, the IGP directed Superintendent of Police Prakash Jadav to implement his orders and ensure that the corrupt cops were suspended.