Overview

• DGP Kailash Makwana ordered the immediate suspension of SDOP Pooja Pandey following an IG preliminary report, with her attachment to police headquarters in Bhopal.
• Nine personnel were earlier suspended by the Seoni SP, including Bandol station in-charge Arpit Bhairam, two head constables, and six constables from the SDOP’s office and Bandol station.
• Police are accused of assaulting the driver and attempting to pocket cash intercepted on October 8 at the Sheeladehi bypass during a vehicle check on the Katni–Jalna route.
• Authorities recorded a seizure of Rs 1.45 crore, while complaints claim the vehicle carried up to about Rs 2.96 crore, and the exact sum remains under investigation.
• Jabalpur Additional SP Ayush Gupta is leading the probe, and IG Pramod Verma has sought a detailed report within three days.