Suspension axe on Odisha cop for taking bribe from food vendor

PURI: SP K Vishal Singh on Sunday suspended assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Krushnaprasad police station Iswar Chandra Gumansingh for taking bribe from a food vendor.  The food vendor had filed a complaint with the SP alleging that the ASI was forcing him to pay bribe. 

After inquiry, Singh suspended Gumansingh. Similarly, a lady officer of Sadar police station, Atasi Jena, was suspended for raiding a gambling den without informing the IIC. 

Meanwhile, Baselisahi police arrested seven persons in connection with an attempt to murder case. One Papina Dash had lodged a complaint against nine persons for attacking him with lethal weapons and country-made bombs near Jibarampalli on Friday. 

The SP said the attack was a fallout of past enmity over supply of building materials. A manhunt has been launched to nab two more accused who are on the run.