Imphal: A sub-inspector of Manipur police was suspended on Wednesday in connection with the death of a man in police custody, allegedly after brutal torture by the Imphal West district police.
The suspension order issued by Imphal West SP Shivakanta Singh states that a departmental proceeding is being contemplated against sub-inspector Th Jitendro Singh of Imphal West district for his grave misconduct while on duty.
“In exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Rule 66 of Assam Police Manual Part-III do hereby place the above noted SI under suspension with immediate effect,” said SP Shivakanta.
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