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Police officers suspended over alleged panchanama forgery in drug case
An excise sub-inspector and constable face suspension following allegations that they forged official documents to enable a suspect's escape in a ganja seizure case. The purported document tampering has triggered an internal investigation into procedural violations.
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Authorities have suspended an excise sub-inspector and a constable for their alleged involvement in forging a panchanama—an official record of seized items—to facilitate an accused person's escape in a cannabis-related case. The suspension comes after preliminary investigations revealed irregularities in the documentation procedures followed during the drug seizure operation. The panchanama, a legally binding document critical to drug cases, is prepared at the time of seizure and signed by witnesses and law enforcement personnel. Falsifying such records undermines the evidentiary chain and can compromise criminal prosecutions. Officials say the investigation into the alleged misconduct is ongoing and will determine whether additional disciplinary or legal action is warranted against the suspended officers.