Chandigarh, August 26: The deputy commissioner of police in Panchkula was suspended on Saturday by Haryana government, a day after at least 31 people died in the district in violence triggered by the rape conviction of self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
IPS officer Ashok Kumar, DCP Panchkula, has been put under suspension with immediate effect, an official order said. During the period of suspension, he will report to the office of DGP, Haryana, Panchkula, it said.
Officials sources claimed that the senior police officer has been blamed for failing to get prohibitory orders under Section 144 effectively implemented in Panchkula.
Meanwhile, home minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the security situation in north India, particularly Haryana.
The home minister was apprised about the steps taken to maintain law and order and restore peace, said an official privy to the development.
