Suspension of Three Senior IPS Officers for Alleged Harassment of Actor-Model

The Andhra Pradesh government suspended three senior IPS officers, including a Director General, for allegedly hastily arresting and harassing a Mumbai-based actor-model without proper investigation. An inquiry revealed their misconduct in pressuring the model to withdraw a case against a top corporate executive, prompting disciplinary actions.

In a significant move, the Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday suspended three senior IPS officers, including a Director General rank officer, for their alleged involvement in the hasty arrest and harassment of a Mumbai-based actor-model.

The suspensions came following an inquiry that indicated former intelligence chief P Sitharama Anjaneyulu, ex-Vijayawada Police Commissioner Kranti Rana Tata, and former Deputy Commissioner Vishal Gunni played roles in pressuring the actor-model without due investigation.

The inquiry found the model faced threats during the previous administration after she filed a case against a corporate executive. These findings led to Andhra Pradesh government initiating disciplinary proceedings and suspensions for grave misconduct and dereliction of duty.

(With inputs from agencies.)