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Assam Chief Secretary ordered probe on Police officers for attending party

Sentinel Digital Desk

GUWAHATI: The Assam Chief Secretary on Tuesday ordered a probe into "a very damaging newspaper report with photographs of Police officers attending a party with alcoholic beverages reportedly during Curfew hours last evening and Lockdown".

Stating that "this reflects very poorly on the policemen and displays a total disregard to orders under Disaster Act", the CS directed the Commissioner of Police, Guwahati city to "inquire into the matter, submit a report and initiate disciplinary proceedings". The order added, "It is also directed that policemen under your command may be directed to scrupulously follow orders Issued by the Government and not display actions which are detrimental to the rule of law."