Chhattisgarh High Court denies relief to Bastar cop who went missing for 213 days in Naxal-hit zone
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the removal of a constable who remained unauthoritatively absent for 213 consecutive days from June 2018 to January 2019 from Police Camp Jramgaon in Bastar district. Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad ruled that prolonged absence without leave in a Naxalite-affected area undermines discipline and institutional integrity. The constable cited personal hardships including his uncle's death and his wife's pregnancy. The court found the departmental inquiry followed proper procedures and rejected claims of natural justice violations.
Key Entities
Chhattisgarh High CourtJustice Amitendra Kishore PrasadBastar districtPolice Camp JramgaonNaxalite-affected regionConstableSuperintendent of Police Bastar