FIR Registered Against Police Officer Over Alleged Fund Diversion in Himachal Pradesh
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What happened
A second First Information Report was registered against Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, an IPS officer serving in the Himachal Pradesh cadre, regarding financial irregularities. An audit committee found that Rs 14,07,392 was spent on Gandhi's official residence in Shimla without prior government sanction. The audit also flagged the alleged diversion of Rs 2.80 lakh, which was sanctioned for a Sub-Divisional Police Officer residence in Rampur, toward the then Superintendent of Police's residence in Shimla.
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Why it matters
The allegations involve the misuse of approximately Rs 1.28 crore allocated for the repair and maintenance of police buildings and official residences between 2022-23 and 2024-25. The findings indicate a lack of proper budgetary sanction and approval for expenditures.
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Who's involved
- Superintendent of PoliceSuperintendent of Police who is the subject of the financial irregularity allegations.
- Himachal PradeshThe state where the Superintendent of Police is serving and where the FIR was registered.
- ShimlaThe location in Himachal Pradesh where the Superintendent of Police held a post and where the official residence is located.
- RampurThe city where funds earmarked for a Sub-Divisional Police Officer residence were allegedly diverted from.
- state governmentThe operational body responsible for the funds and the police force involved in the incident.
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The entities involved
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Himachal Pradesh
state in northern India
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Superintendent of Police
senior rank in Indian Police Service
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Shimla
capital of Himachal Pradesh, India
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Rampur
city in Uttar Pradesh, India