A Rajasthan Police constable was dismissed from service after being caught in a drug trafficking operation, highlighting the state's commitment to upholding the law.
Key Points
- Rajasthan Police constable Vinod Singh dismissed for involvement in drug trafficking.
- Singh was arrested for allegedly transporting 244 grams of smack in Sirohi district.
- He was booked under the Narcotic Drugs Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS).
- The department termed the act a grave violation of service conduct rules.
- Dismissal sends a message that violating the law will face strict consequences.
A Rajasthan Police constable was dismissed from service after he was found involved in drug trafficking, officials said on Friday.
Constable Arrested and Charged
The constable, Vinod Singh, was posted in Pratapgarh district.
Singh was arrested on April 24 in connection with a case registered at Pindwara police station in Sirohi district for allegedly transporting 244 grams of smack. He was booked under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), police said.
Departmental Inquiry and Dismissal
According to an official statement, preliminary inquiry and departmental examination revealed that Singh, despite being well aware of the law, was involved in the serious offence of drug trafficking. The department termed the act a grave violation of service conduct rules and an instance of moral turpitude.
Strict Action Against Illegal Activities
Taking note of the seriousness of the case, the accused constable was dismissed from state service on Thursday under relevant provisions of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1958, the statement said.
A senior officer said the action sends a clear message that anyone violating the law, whether inside or outside the department, will face strict legal and administrative consequences.
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