Kishtwar, June 26, KDC: The District Police in Kishtwar has dismissed Police Constable Sham Lal (No. 698/Ktr, PID No. EXJ-118739) from service due to his involvement in multiple criminal cases, including a murder.
Constable Sham Lal joined District Kishtwar on November 9, 2023, while under suspension for prolonged absence and involvement in criminal activities. Granted a three-day leave from DPL Kishtwar on November 12, 2023, he failed to report back on November 15, 2023, and was subsequently marked absent. During his absence, he was implicated in the murder of Rajesh Dogra, alias Mohan Teer, under FIR No. 19/2024 dated March 4, 2024, charged under Sections 302/102-B IPC and 7/25 Arms Act at Police Station Phase-II, Mohali, Punjab. Sham Lal was arrested by Punjab Police on March 7, 2024, and lodged in New District Jail Nabha, Punjab.
A departmental inquiry conducted by Dy. SP DAR, DPL Kishtwar revealed Sham Lal’s involvement in other criminal cases, including FIR No. 148/2023 under Sections 307/323/452/34 IPC and 4/25 Arms Act at P/S Kathua, and FIR No. 142/2023 under Sections 382/323/147 IPC at P/S Kathua. Both inquiries confirmed his habitual absenteeism and criminal behavior, leading to recommendations for his dismissal.
Following the recommendations and after completing the necessary procedural formalities, SSP Kishtwar dismissed Constable Sham Lal from service effective November 15, 2023, as per District Police Office Kishtwar order No. 201 of 2024 dated June 24, 2024. The dismissal was executed under Police Rule-337 and rule 359 (11) (2) (b) of the J&K Police Manual Volume-II, in accordance with Articles 113 and 128 of J&K CSR.
SSP Kishtwar issued a stern warning to all police personnel, emphasizing that involvement in anti-national activities, drug trafficking, or any heinous crimes will result in strict disciplinary action, reaffirming the police’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of conduct and integrity. (KDC)
