Police Suspension in Madhya Pradesh Over Character Certificate Controversy

Two policemen in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district have been suspended after marking 'habitual complainant with the CM helpline' on a man's character certificate. This incident involved Rupesh Deshmukh, who needed the certificate for work purposes but faced delays, prompting him to use a state grievance forum.

A controversy erupted in Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, after two policemen were suspended for writing 'habitual complainant with the CM helpline' on a man's character certificate, according to state official reports on Saturday.

The policemen in question, head constable Balram Sareyam and constable Viplav Marase, are accused of breaching protocol in handling the character certificate of Rupesh Deshmukh. The Betul's Superintendent of Police Nischal N Jharia took action against the officers for this procedural lapse.

Deshmukh, an employee at a private company in Athner, claimed he sought the certificate for professional submission but was delayed, prompting a complaint to the CM helpline. The disputed document created unrest, leading to reissuance following Deshmukh's protest.

(With inputs from agencies.)