The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the decisions through separate gazette notifications on Thursday (November 12). Proloy Kumar Joardar was previously under temporary suspension.
Charges against Proloy Kumar
According to the notification, Joardar was instructed to report to his workplace by August 15, 2024, but he failed to do so. Despite multiple attempts to contact him at his permanent address and via email, he did not respond, which has been described as gross negligence and contempt towards official duties.A departmental case and a show-cause notice were subsequently issued against him. After completing all legal procedures, the Ministry of Home Affairs decided to dismiss him as his "absconding" was proven beyond doubt. The decision will take effect from August 6, 2024, the date of his absence.
Five other officers dismissed, one retired
On the same day, five other police officers were dismissed and one was sent into compulsory retirement. Similar allegations were cited in their cases as well. The names and designations of the dismissed and retired officers have been mentioned in the notifications.Analysts believe this move is part of the government's ongoing efforts to restore discipline within the police force. Several other police officers had previously been dismissed on similar grounds.
