PATNA: In a warning to his subordinates, the Bihar DGP on Tuesday said that police personnel, including sub-inspectors (SIs) who entered into a second marriage without legal separation from their first spouse, would face dismissal from service.
Speaking at a workshop on gender-based violence in Patna, DGP, while citing specific cases from Sitamarhi and Jehanabad, declared that any official who betrayed his first wife to enter into a second marriage after joining government service would be dismissed.
He emphasised that any violation of the law by individuals while serving in the police department would not be tolerated. To date, disciplinary action has already been initiated against more than a thousand police personnel found to be involved in cases related to dowry and domestic violence, he further added.
Employees of the Bihar government who wish to marry for the second time must notify their respective departments and proceed only after obtaining the necessary permission. According to the notification, any employee planning to marry for the second time must first seek legal separation from his or her spouse and notify the concerned department.
“Any SI or government official who enters into a second marriage after securing a job has no right to continue in public service,” he remarked.
Addressing female station house officers (SHOs) and other police officials, he stated unequivocally that the police uniform was meant for service, not for displaying arrogance.
He expressed deep concern over grave issues plaguing society, such as rising instances of gang-rape, the prevalence of “gang culture” on social media, and domestic violence. He clarified that any police personnel found engaging in unethical conduct or crimes—such as demanding dowry—instead of upholding the law, would face a “zero-tolerance” policy.
Over 1K cops in dock for dowry, domestic violence
The Bihar DGP emphasised that any violation of the law by individuals while serving in the police department would not be tolerated. To date, disciplinary action has already been initiated against more than a thousand police personnel found to be involved in cases related to dowry and domestic violence, he added.