Four police personnel were suspended Friday for laxity in discharging duty which allegedly enabled unidentified assailants to open fire at a jail van here, killing two police personnel, and helping three undertrials escape custody, officials said.
Superintendent of Police, Sambhal, Yamuna Prasad said, "Four police personnel, including Sub-inspector Chetram, have been suspended for laxity in discharging duty in the escape of three undertrials and the killing of two police personnel."
Earlier ADG, Bareilly zone, Avinash Chandra said, "A cash reward of Rs 1 lakh each has been announced on the three criminals who killed the police personnel. They will be given a terse reply in their own language."
In a statement issued in Lucknow, Shastri said, "Police from the entire Moradabad range and the STF are making all-out efforts to quickly bring the culprits to justice. We have demonstrated many times in the past that toughest possible action in a decisive manner awaits criminals who commit grave crimes."
"They got hold of the immediately available vehicle without waiting for the ambulance. Today, the martyred constables were given full honours and senior officers will be participating in their last rites."
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