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Crime
Suspended Constable Flees After Rape FIR Filed
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 07:43 AM
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A police constable who was suspended following a rape FIR has gone missing, authorities say.
A constable of the police force was suspended after a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged against him for alleged rape. The FIR, filed by the victim, prompted immediate administrative action, resulting in his suspension pending investigation.
According to the police department, the constable has not reported to duty since the suspension and is currently untraceable. A search operation involving local police units has been launched to locate him, and his residence has been sealed as part of the inquiry.
Legal experts note that the FIR marks the formal commencement of criminal proceedings, and the constable could face charges under the Indian Penal Code if evidence supports the allegation. The suspension is a standard procedural measure to prevent interference with the investigation.
A senior police spokesperson declined to disclose the constable's name, citing procedural norms, but confirmed that the department is cooperating with investigative agencies to ensure due process.
Public reaction on social media has called for swift justice and a transparent probe, emphasizing the need for accountability within law‑enforcement ranks.
According to the police department, the constable has not reported to duty since the suspension and is currently untraceable. A search operation involving local police units has been launched to locate him, and his residence has been sealed as part of the inquiry.
Legal experts note that the FIR marks the formal commencement of criminal proceedings, and the constable could face charges under the Indian Penal Code if evidence supports the allegation. The suspension is a standard procedural measure to prevent interference with the investigation.
A senior police spokesperson declined to disclose the constable's name, citing procedural norms, but confirmed that the department is cooperating with investigative agencies to ensure due process.
Public reaction on social media has called for swift justice and a transparent probe, emphasizing the need for accountability within law‑enforcement ranks.