Bhubaneswar, July 30: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Tuesday suspended Fire Services & Home Guards DIG Pandit Rajesh Uttamrao on disciplinary grounds.

IPS officer Uttamrao has been accused of misusing his power and violating service conduct rules. The allegations emerged on Saturday night, prompting the Odisha government to initiate an investigation.

Upon his return to Bhubaneswar on Monday evening, after attending the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi, the Chief Minister was briefed about the situation. Expressing dismay, he directed departmental officers to take necessary action, resulting in Uttamrao's suspension.

The official notification stated, “A disciplinary proceeding against Shri Pandit Rajesh Uttamrao, IPS, is contemplated on the grounds of grave misconduct as a Member of the Indian Police Service. Therefore, the Government of Odisha, in the exercise of powers conferred by sub-rule (1) of Rule 3 of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, hereby places the said Shri Pandit Rajesh Uttamrao, IPS, under suspension with immediate effect.”

During his suspension, DIG Pandit Rajesh Uttamrao will be stationed at the State Police Headquarters.

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