IPS officer says given 'dead-end postings' for holding politicians accountable, suspended by UP govt

The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended a senior IPS officer for allegedly making controversial remarks in an interview to a news website and unauthorised absence from duty, prompting a colleague to seek intervention of UP IPS Association.

Jasvir Singh, a 1992-batch officer, posted as additional director general, rules and manual, was suspended on February 14 after the interview to the news portal, according to UP Police website.

In the interview on January 30, the ADG had purportedly said he was given "dead-end postings" in his career after he tried to hold politicians and ministers accountable.

He claimed he had done actual police work for only "six months" in his 26-year-long career.

Principal Secretary (Home) Arvind Kumar said, "Yes, the ADG has been suspended for violating code of conduct."
"Action was initiated against the ADG for making controversial statements in an interview and for his unauthorised absence from duty since February 4. The officer went on leave without getting it sanctioned from competent authorities."