Andhra Pradesh Government Extends Suspension of IPS Officers Amid Controversy

The Andhra Pradesh government has extended the suspension of three IPS officers for another six months. The officers were implicated in the harassment of Mumbai-based model Kadambari Narendra Kumar Jethwani. The suspension follows an inquiry into their actions during an investigation involving the model.

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to extend the suspension of three high-ranking IPS officers: Vishal Gunni, Kanthi Ratan Tata, and P Sitaram Anjaneyulu, for an additional six months. This decision comes in light of their alleged involvement in the harassment of Mumbai-based actor and model Kadambari Narendra Kumar Jethwani.

Initially suspended on September 15, 2024, the officers were accused of arresting and harassing Jethwani without a proper investigation into a case filed against her. Chief Secretary K Vijayanand confirmed the extension in a Government Order, stating that the suspension would last until September 9, 2025, unless directed otherwise.

An inquiry had previously uncovered the role of former Intelligence Chief Sitaram Anjaneyulu, former Vijayawada Police Commissioner Kanthi Ratan Tata, and Vishal Gunni in the alleged harassment. The inquiry's findings prompted their initial suspension, which has now been extended amid ongoing controversy.

(With inputs from agencies.)