Andhra govt points cost memo towards ex-CID chief

The federal government order (GO No. 763), issued by chief secretary Ok Vijayanand, stated disciplinary motion is proposed to be initiated towards Sunil Kumar for the act of misconduct and misbehaviour, as per the costs framed towards him. He had already been suspended on March 3 on this case.

In all, the federal government has framed six fees towards the IPS officer, together with wilful violation of the All-India Providers (Conduct) Guidelines and interesting in extreme indiscipline and misconduct.

The federal government requested Sunil Kumar to submit a written assertion of defence and in addition to state whether or not he wishes to be heard in individual, inside 30 days of receipt of the order.

“An inquiry shall be held, solely in respect of these newest fees, which aren’t admitted. He’s, due to this fact, required to particularly admit or deny every article of cost,” the order stated.

Sunil Kumar, whereas he was the pinnacle of the CID through the Jagan Mohan Reddy authorities, was allegedly concerned within the custodial torture of former MP and current meeting deputy speaker Ok Raghu Ramakrishnam Raju.

The current authorities has additionally initiated inquiry towards Sunil Kumar for his alleged position within the irregularities that came about throughout his stint as Police Housing Company chairman and director normal of fireside companies.

Within the current case, the federal government charged 1993-batch IPS officer with endeavor a number of overseas visits with out acquiring prior permission. In sure instances, he deviated from the journey plan accredited by the federal government, thereby violating the phrases of permission granted.

In February 2024, Sunil Kumar was accorded permission to go to Georgia for 2 days by sanctioning informal depart, and extra permission to avail public holidays, making it a four-day tour. Nevertheless, Sunil Kumar visited the UAE on his personal, in deviation from the approval.

“The unauthorised journey constitutes violation of the All-India Providers (Conduct) Guidelines, 1968. There’s enough proof indicating that the officer had repeatedly demonstrated wilful disregard for established practices. Disciplinary proceedings are contemplated for such repeated acts of grave misconduct,” the order said.

The order stated if Sunil Kumar doesn’t file any written assertion of defence throughout the time or fails to look in individual earlier than the investigating officer or in any other case fails or refuses to adjust to the foundations, motion shall be taken towards him on the premise of the fabric accessible on report, on the bottom that he has no rationalization to supply.

HT reached out to Sunil Kumar, however didn’t get any response to request for remark.