Dajiworld Media Network - Bantwal (SHS)
Bantwal, Jul 9: DCIB inspector Basheer Ahmed has been transferred as a disciplinary measure for allegedly trying to 'frame' a BJP leader in a drugs case in May this year.
A letter written in this regard by the additional SP Shivkumar, on the directions of the state home department, confirmed the order of transfer from the coastal district on Tuesday July 8.
It was alleged that on May 21, the inspector and his team had deliberately placed sachets of ganja in the car of BJP leader and former APMC president Ronald D'Souza, a resident of Badaje in a bid to falsely implicate him in drug peddling case. However, Ronald, who approached the inspector to enquire,, argued that he was innocent and that the inspector had allegedly dropped the packets of ganja inside his car through the window. It was also alleged that Ronald was publicly slapped by the inspector.
As people began to gather at the spot and the situation turned tense, the inspector took away Ronald to the police station, where some of the personnel vouched in favour of Ronald. Ronald, who felt insulted by the whole episode, approached the police commissioner and filed a complaint. Though Basheer Ahmed and his supported reportedly tried to negotiate later and requested him to withdraw the complaint, Ronald refused to budge.
Ronald also wrote a letter, alleging conspiracy and wrongful use of police against him, to the chief minister of Karnataka, who in turn directed the home department to issue orders for Basheer Ahmed's transfer.