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A senior police officer said an inquiry was initiated against her following the complaint. (Image source/X)
A Deputy Superintendent of Police posted in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district was suspended on Thursday, weeks after a businessman accused her of misusing her position and causing him financial losses.
On December 16, businessman Deepak Tondon submitted a written complaint to Chhattisgarh Director General of Police Arun Dev Gautam against Dantewada DSP Kalpana Verma.
In his complaint, Tondon claimed that he was acquainted with DSP Verma, her father and brother for five years. He alleged that the DSP used her influence to cause him financial losses to the tune of Rs 2 crore.
A senior police officer said an inquiry was initiated against her following the complaint. “She was suspended as her conduct as an officer was unbecoming of a civil servant. This includes WhatsApp chats and the sharing of sensitive information that should not have been shared,” said a senior police officer.
The suspension order of Verma states, “In the preliminary investigation report regarding the complaint received against Ms Kalpana Verma, Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Dantewada, reports have surfaced concerning financial transactions, contradictions between statements given during the investigation and WhatsApp chat facts, obtaining illegal financial gains during duty, misuse of her post, and acquisition of disproportionate assets.”
“The aforementioned acts are in violation of Rule-3 of the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965. Therefore, the State Government hereby suspends Ms Kalpana Verma, Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Dantewada, with immediate effect under Rule-9 of the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1966. During the period of suspension, her headquarters shall be the Police Headquarters, Nava Raipur, Atal Nagar. During the period of suspension, she shall be entitled to a subsistence allowance as per the rules.”
Verma did not respond to calls and text messages from The Indian Express.
Jayprakash S Naidu is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, currently serving as the state correspondent for Chhattisgarh. With an extensive career in frontline journalism, he reports on the political, security, and humanitarian landscape of Central India. Expertise and Experience Specialized Conflict Reporting: Jayprakash is a leading voice on the Maoist/Naxalite conflict in the Bastar region. His reporting provides a critical, ground-level view of: Internal Security: Tracking high-stakes encounters, surrender programs for senior Maoist leaders, and the establishment of security camps in formerly inaccessible "heartland" villages. Tribal Rights & Displacement: Investigative reporting on the identity and land struggles of thousands of displaced tribals fleeing conflict zones for neighboring states. Governance & Bureaucratic Analysis: He consistently monitors the evolution of Chhattisgarh as it marks 25 years of statehood, covering: Electoral Politics: Analyzing the shift in power between the BJP and Congress and the impact of regional tribal movements. Public Policy: Reporting on landmark infrastructure projects (e.g., mobile connectivity in remote zones) and judicial interventions, such as High Court rulings on civil and family law. Diverse Investigative Background: Prior to his current focus on Chhattisgarh, Jayprakash held reported from Maharashtra, where he specialized in: Crisis & Disaster Management: Notable for his extensive coverage of the Cyclone Tauktae barge tragedy (P-305) and the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on frontline personnel. Legal & Human Rights: Investigative pieces for platforms like Article-14, focusing on police accountability and custodial deaths across India. Environmental & Social Justice: Authoritative reporting on the Hasdeo Aranya forest protests and the approval of major tiger reserves, highlighting the tension between industrial mining and environmental preservation. ... Read More
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