Jhansi: In a disciplinary action, a head constable in Lalitpur district was dismissed from service by SP Lalitpur Mohd Mushtaque on Tuesday over charges of harassment, corruption and criminal misconduct. The accused, Jitendra Yadav, was found guilty after a detailed departmental inquiry.According to ASP Lalitpur Kalu Singh, the action was taken following an investigation that lasted nearly four months. The inquiry established multiple allegations against the accused, including mentally harassing a woman police official, issuing threats to “eliminate” her, and spreading false rumours to defame her.In 2025, when Jitendra was posted in the clerical branch in Lalitpur, he allegedly demanded illegal gratification from police personnel in exchange for clearing their leave applications. When a female assistant SI (clerk) became aware of his activities, he reportedly began harassing and threatening her.The officials said that a preliminary inquiry was initially conducted by the ASP, in which Jitendra was found guilty. Subsequently, a formal departmental proceeding was initiated under Rule 14 (1) of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Police Officers (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1991.To ensure a fair probe, IG Jhansi range Akash Khulari assigned the investigation to SP (Rural) Jhansi Arvind Kumar. The detailed inquiry confirmed the charges, leading to his dismissal from service. TNN
