Yelahanka PSI suspended for links with criminals, public outrage follows

Bengaluru: Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) Nagaraj, attached to the Yelahanka New Town police station, has been placed under suspension for allegedly maintaining close links with anti-social elements and persons with criminal antecedents.

According to senior police officials, PSI Nagaraj was seen attending events involving rowdies and individuals accused in criminal cases, including land-grabbing offences. He was also reportedly seen cutting a cake and accepting felicitations from such persons during a birthday celebration. Photographs and videos from the event later went viral on social media, triggering public outrage.

Taking note of the incident, senior officers ordered a detailed inquiry. Based on the findings, action was initiated against the PSI.

Among those present at the celebration was Das, a habitual offender against whom multiple criminal cases have been registered in the limits of Rajanukunte, Chikkajala, and Yelahanka New Town police stations.

Following the inquiry, East Zone Joint Commissioner of Police Ramesh Banoth issued the suspension order against PSI Nagaraj, officials said.

Police sources said the conduct of the officer was found to be against the discipline and integrity expected of members of the police force.