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Crime
8 Police Suspended in Patna for Allegedly Releasing Narcotics Suspects
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:36 PM
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Eight police personnel in Patna have been suspended for allegedly accepting money to release two suspects arrested during a narcotics crackdown in Fulwari Sharif.
The Patna police have taken strict disciplinary action against eight of its personnel following an internal investigation into alleged corruption. The officers were suspended after it was found that they were involved in releasing two suspects arrested during a narcotics operation in the Fulwari Sharif area.
According to the preliminary findings of the inquiry, the police officials allegedly accepted cash from the accused to let them go free. The suspects had been detained during a crackdown targeting drug dealers in the locality. The release of the accused without proper legal procedure sparked a review of the case by senior police officials.
Upon discovering the irregularities, the department immediately suspended the eight involved police personnel. The suspension is a preventive measure while the detailed investigation continues to determine the extent of their involvement. Authorities have stated that no one will be spared if found guilty of dereliction of duty and corruption.
This incident has drawn attention to the integrity of law enforcement in the region. The police administration has reaffirmed its commitment to combating both narcotics and internal corruption, ensuring that such lapses are addressed with zero tolerance.
According to the preliminary findings of the inquiry, the police officials allegedly accepted cash from the accused to let them go free. The suspects had been detained during a crackdown targeting drug dealers in the locality. The release of the accused without proper legal procedure sparked a review of the case by senior police officials.
Upon discovering the irregularities, the department immediately suspended the eight involved police personnel. The suspension is a preventive measure while the detailed investigation continues to determine the extent of their involvement. Authorities have stated that no one will be spared if found guilty of dereliction of duty and corruption.
This incident has drawn attention to the integrity of law enforcement in the region. The police administration has reaffirmed its commitment to combating both narcotics and internal corruption, ensuring that such lapses are addressed with zero tolerance.