Stationed in Chhattisgarh, DSP Kalpana Verma finds herself in the eye of the storm due to grave accusations. The state government has suspended her amid charges of financial misconduct, abuse of power, and leaking sensitive information. Preliminary investigation reports revealed significant insights, prompting steps by the Home (Police) Department. The scandal involves love traps, multi-crore dealings, and WhatsApp chats sharing classified information.
According to government directives, initial probes revealed severe discrepancies in financial transactions, recorded statements, and digital chat logs. The investigation also uncovered exploiting her position for illicit earnings and accumulating assets beyond her legal income. Such actions are considered violations under the Chhattisgarh Civil Services Conduct Rules, 1965.
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DSP Kalpana Verma, who was currently serving in Dantewada district, has been relocated to the police headquarters in Naya Raipur during her suspension. Under the rules, she will be entitled to a subsistence allowance during this period.
What’s the Story?
This entire affair is said to revolve around a dispute with businessman Deepak Tandon from Raipur. Allegedly, since 2021, nearly 25 million INR was extorted from him under a love trap scheme. The allegations suggest amounts were received in multiple forms… approximately 20 million INR in cash, a luxury car, a diamond ring worth around 1.2 million INR, about 500,000 INR in gold jewelry, and other expensive gifts. The businessman also claimed that despite his complaints, the car and jewelry were never returned.
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An investigation led by an Additional Superintendent of Police was ordered by the state government. The comprehensive report runs over 1475 pages, documenting many alarming aspects. This report was submitted to the relevant authorities, leading to the suspension action.
The probe unveiled WhatsApp chats between DSP Verma and the businessman, indicating that sensitive and classified information related to the police was shared. If these exchanges are fully substantiated, it would constitute a breach of intelligence and official secrecy laws, marking a pivotal basis for action.
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The businessman has also alleged that substantial funds were channeled towards opening a hotel under DSP’s brother's name. A separate investigation on this front is also being sought.
Officials assure thorough forensic scrutiny of all financial dealings, asset records, digital evidence, and communication logs to verify these accusations. The government's directive states that based on preliminary facts, disciplinary actions were imperative, hence the suspension. Further departmental inquiries and legal actions will drive the next decisions. This entire episode has stirred significant unease within the police department. Allegations against a senior figure and the emergence of digital evidence are raising new questions about administrative transparency and conduct.
