Gonda Police Reshuffle: 5 Station Chiefs Transferred Amid Lingering Loot Case

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Major Administrative Reshuffle in Gonda Police

In an effort to strengthen the policing system in Gonda district, Superintendent of Police Abhishek Jha has initiated a significant administrative reshuffle. This move involves changing the postings of five station chiefs, including three Inspectors and two Sub-Inspectors.

Lingering Loot Case Raises Concerns

This reshuffle comes at a time when a crucial loot case in the district has yet to be solved, casting a shadow of doubt on police efficiency. According to orders issued by the Superintendent of Police on November 13, Inspector Gyan Singh, formerly in charge of Khodare police station, has been assigned command of Katra Bazar.

New Assignments for Station Chiefs

Inspector Rajesh Kumar Tiwari, who was serving in the crime branch, has been appointed the new station chief of Itiyathok. Meanwhile, Tejnarayan Gupta, the SHO of Motiganj, has been transferred to Khodare. Gaurav Singh Tomar, the former SHO of Itiyathok, will now be responsible for Motiganj. Additionally, former SHO of Katra Bazar, Ajay Kumar Tiwari, has been appointed as the Superintendent of Police's Second PRO.

Questions Over Police Inaction on Loot Case

This administrative change occurs amidst the unresolved case of an ₹8,800 loot that took place near Manijot bridge on November 4. The victim, Abhay Pratap Singh from Hardoi, had filed a complaint after returning from a meeting with Goura MLA Prabhat Kumar Verma. Despite the formation of five police teams due to the incident's severity, the culprits remain at large after ten days, leading to serious questions about the police's effectiveness.

Transfers Under Scrutiny

Amidst the administrative shuffle, the posting of Sub-Inspector Tejnarayan Gupta, who has been continuously holding significant responsibilities within the same circle, has also become a topic of discussion. Questions are being raised about the reasons behind these transfers within the police department, with uncertainty whether they are purely administrative or a result of performance reviews.

Focus on New Incharges and Unresolved Cases

All eyes are now on the newly appointed station chiefs to see how they manage crime control and maintain order in the district. Specifically, solving pending cases like the Manijot loot and regaining public trust will be among their primary challenges. The newly appointed officers have been instructed to assume their new duties with immediate effect.