Bihar SP Sacks 37 Trainees Over Holi Absenteeism Crackdown

Disciplinary hammer falls hard in Bihar's East Champaran district as Superintendent of Police Swarn Prabhakar suspends 37 trainee sub-inspectors for ditching their Holi duty posts. The trainees, undergoing basic training in Motihari, were specifically assigned to stations to maintain order during the color-drenched festival.

Following Bihar Police HQ's comprehensive guidelines for peaceful Holi and Ramadan observances, the force expected unwavering commitment. Yet, a routine roll call on March 2 exposed the mass truancy, painting a picture of utter irresponsibility amid heightened festival risks.

This dereliction screams of insubordination and flouting of chain-of-command protocols, according to the police release. Suspended forthwith to subsistence pay, the errant recruits have a tight seven-day window to justify their absence or brace for deeper probes.

Addressing the media, SP Prabhakar outlined robust measures: flag marches blanketing the district, a hawk-eyed vigil on mischief-makers, and iron-fisted response to violations. 'Police presence is unmistakable; celebrate responsibly,' he implored the public, while promising crackdowns on bootleggers and peace-breakers.

Statewide, Bihar ramps up with 30,000 extra boots on the ground, riot-control tools at hand, and elite units patrolling hotspots. The swift suspensions signal a no-nonsense stance, prioritizing public tranquility over personal revelry for law enforcers.