Police Lapse Leads to Passport Issued for Gang Member

A police constable, Sandesh Kumar, has been suspended for negligence in verifying a fake address, leading to the issuance of a passport for a suspected member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. An investigation revealed lapses at the Kankarkheda police station, resulting in strict action against Kumar.

In a significant oversight, a police constable has been suspended over negligence that facilitated the issuance of a passport to a suspected gang member.

Sandesh Kumar, stationed at Kankarkheda police station, failed to verify a provided address, resulting in the processing of a passport for Pritam Singh Barar, linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and wanted by Rajasthan Police.

Authorities at Meerut have taken strict action, highlighting procedural lapses and suspending Kumar for misconduct and negligence in his duties.

(With inputs from agencies.)