187 police officials remain absent from workplace

A total of 187 police officials, including one deputy inspector general (DIG) and seven additional DIGs, have remained absent from offices since August 1, 2024.

In this regard, a press release of the Police Headquarters was issued on Tuesday.  

Of the police officials, two are police supers, one additional police super, five assistant police supers, five inspectors, 14 sub-inspectors and sergeants, nine assistant sub-inspectors, seven nayek and 136 constables.

The release added that 96 of them are now on overstay in leave, 49 are irregular in service, three quitted jobs willingly and remained absent and 39 others are also absent.