Katni seeks lookout notice against absconding CSP

Jabalpur: The Katni district administration has asked the chief secretary to issue a lookout notice against absconding CSP Neha Pachisia and two other accused in a case of alleged misuse of official position and a benami land deal.In a letter to the chief secretary, additional collector Nilambar Mishra said the complainant had moved the high court seeking a CBI probe.An FIR was registered against Pachisia and two others at Kuthela police station 65 days ago, and a special investigation team (SIT) was constituted to probe the allegations. However, Pachisia is yet to be arrested.The letter also forwarded an application submitted to President’s office by advocate Avnish Tiwari, representing the complainant, seeking lookout notices against Pachisia and the two other accused. President’s office had forwarded the application through email for necessary action, a copy of which was attached to the letter.Police have announced a reward of Rs 10,000 each for information leading to the arrest of the three accused.Pachisia, who was suspended following a departmental inquiry, is accused of failing to ensure filing of a charge sheet within the stipulated period in a murder case registered at Kuthela police station, allegedly enabling the accused to secure default bail. She is further accused of using her official position to facilitate the purchase of land belonging to the accused’s family at a substantially lower price through an agent.The case was registered under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following an internal inquiry into the allegations.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bhopal | Silver Rate in Bhopal | Bank Holidays in Bhopal | Public Holidays in Bhopal | Petrol Price in Bhopal | Diesel Price in Bhopal | CNG Price in Bhopal | LPG Price in BhopalStay updated with the latest Bhopal news. Download the TOI App.