Madhya Pradesh Police Shake-Up: Six Suspended in Procedural Breach

Six police officers have been suspended in Madhya Pradesh for procedural lapses in an opium smuggling investigation involving an 18-year-old. The accused has challenged the charges in court, calling them false. A departmental inquiry is ongoing, with the High Court reserving its decision on the petition.

Six police officers were suspended in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district for not adhering to proper procedures during the investigation of an alleged opium smuggling case involving an 18-year-old suspect, an official confirmed on Tuesday.

Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar Meena announced the suspension of personnel from Malhargarh police station, initiating a departmental inquiry into procedural violations in the case.

The suspect, who disputes the charges, has taken the matter to the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which has reserved its ruling after hearing arguments from both sides.