Utkar Ranjan Sahu has suspended him with instant impact, police mentioned. (consultant)
Jaipur:
A Rajasthan police officer was suspended on Saturday, two days after a person who was raped allegedly hanged himself in police custody, officers mentioned.
Lohawat Circle police officer Shankar Lal Chhaba, an officer of the Rajasthan Police, will probably be posted to the Jaipur Police Headquarters through the interval of suspension.
Rajasthan Police Commissioner Utkal Ranjan Sahoo has suspended him with instant impact, a police spokesman mentioned.
Utkal Ranjan Sahoo mentioned motion has been taken in view of the continuing departmental investigation towards him, the spokesperson mentioned.
A rapist in Dechu city of Falodi district allegedly hanged himself whereas in police custody on Thursday.
The incident sparked protests, with agitators surrounding the Dechu police station and calling the dying a homicide.
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