Modi government sacks two IPS probationers

NEW DELHI: In a stern message to young officers, Modi government for the first time after coming to power sacked two IPS probationers for not completing their training despite given multiple chances.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh recently signed termination order of 2010 batch Jharkhand cadre Kushum Puniya and 2011 batch West Bengal cadre Kumar Gautam, said officials.

The communication was sent to the chief secretaries of Jharkhand and West Bengal directing them to relieve the two of their duties. Gautam is presently posted as additional DC (East) at Asansol-Durgapur commissionerate.
When contacted, Gautam told ET over phone, “I am unwell and yet to receive any orders from MHA.” He also claimed that he had completed training and was only required to give one more paper.

All IPS officers are required to undergo training at Hyderabad based Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel ( SVBPNPA) national police academy and only after clearing their modules are confirmed as IPS.

According to home ministry officials, Puniya was also given maximum opportunities but she failed to clear despite given three chances including re-examination and special reexamination.

Puniya is presently posted as SP, anti-corruption branch of Jharkhand vigilance bureau. Speaking to ET over phone, Puniya said, “I have not received any letter so far.”

MHA said Puniya did not clear her written papers at the NPA despite given ample opportunities.