Bihar's DM Khagaria vows strict action for providing special treatment to convict Anand Mohan

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A district magistrate in Bihar's Khagaria has vowed strict action against those who provided 'special treatment' to convicted gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh when he appeared at a Patna court on August 12. The Khagaria DM said a three-member committee had been formed to investigate what he said was a 'serious matter'.

"If someone stays in a room reserved for someone else, it's a matter of impersonation... if security personnel were involved, action will be taken," he said.

On Monday six police personnel, including a sub-inspector, were suspended for allegedly providing that 'special treatment'. The suspension was ordered by Lipi Singh, the superintendent of police for Saharsa district, and departmental proceedings have been initiated against the six cops.

“I have suspended all the six policemen after charging them of maligning the image of the entire police department, dereliction of duty and committing deliberate lapses in their duties,” the SP said.

Meanwhile, the district magistrate has also issued a show-cause notice against jail officials, including the facility's superintendent.

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