Overview

• A government order issued on August 26 extends the suspension by 180 days, with the new end date set for February 24, 2026 unless modified earlier.
• A Review Committee on August 22 recommended continuation under Rule 3(8)(d) after warning that reinstatement could let the senior officer influence inquiries.
• The Anti-Corruption Bureau is probing alleged misuse of Agri-Gold relief funds, with witness examinations and document collection pending across departments.
• Cr.No.187/2024 on alleged custodial torture of K. Raghurama Krishna Raju remains in the evidence-gathering phase, including identifying weapons and any wider conspiracy.
• The officer was first suspended in March 2025 under Rule 3(1) over alleged unauthorised foreign travel, later confirmed by the MHA, with articles of charge and other disciplinary proceedings continuing as the DGP is directed to take further action.