The State government on Friday issued orders placing Inspector General (IG) of Police G. Lakshman under suspension for his alleged involvement in the cheating case involving fake antiquities dealer Monson Mavunkal. He was placed under suspension under Rule 3 (1) of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules with immediate effect.
The order, signed by Chief Secretary V. Venu, said that “the involvement of such a high-ranking police official and his arrest and subsequent bail in a case of grave nature have caused disgrace to the police force and disruption of discipline of the police force.”
The State Police Chief had also reported that Mr. Lakshman had committed grave misconduct and had recommended to the government that stringent disciplinary action be taken against the officer.
