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4w ago

Haryana CM Transfers Bhiwani SP and Suspends Five Officers Over Teacher’s Killing

Public outrage over police delays in responding to Manisha’s abduction that ended in a fatal attack prompted the government to take administrative action.

Victim’s family members and supporters holding a protest demanding the arrest of the accused, at Dhigawa in Bhiwani on Saturday. (HT)
Bhiwani -Mahendergarh MP Dharambir Singh consoling the family members of deceased in Bhiwani on Thursday. (HT Photo)
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Overview

  • Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini ordered the transfer of Bhiwani SP Manbir Singh and suspended five police officers for procedural lapses.
  • Suspended personnel include Loharu SHO Ashok Kumar, ASI Shakuntala, ERV ESI Anoop, constable Pawan and SPO Dharmendra with departmental proceedings initiated.
  • Sumit Kumar, a 2014-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new SP of Bhiwani to oversee the ongoing investigation.
  • Manisha’s family and villagers have refused to cremate her and blocked the Delhi–Pilani road in protest until arrests are made.
  • Police say preliminary findings indicate abduction, homicide and body disposal in Singhani fields while Manisha’s mobile phone remains missing and suspects are still at large.