All involved in giving relaxation to AIADMK middleman won't be spared: Ahir

Chandrapur (Maharashtra) [India] Oct 20 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir on Friday said all police officials involved in giving relaxation to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) middleman will not be spared.

Earlier in the day, seven Delhi Police personnel were suspended for allegedly relaxing rules for 'middleman' Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who was arrested in connection with the AIADMK symbol bribery case.

Talking to ANI, Ahir said, "Action has been taken against the concerned police personnel who relaxed the rules for an arrested accused. The senior officials of Delhi police have taken an instant action. Apart from suspended police personnel, if involvement of other police officials comes to fore then he/she will not be spared."

The MoS Home also said that police can't afford to commit such mistakes as it impacts law and order.

"This incident has made us think what measures are to be taken to ensure such actions are not repeated. We will think whether a provision is needed under law to avoid such incidents. This is unpardonable crime. Police officers cannot afford to make such mistakes," Ahir said.

Deependra Pathak, PRO, Delhi Police, confirmed suspension of seven Delhi police officials.

"Seven police personnel have been suspended. The inquiry will be conducted in a time bound manner and strict action will be taken," Pathak told ANI.

It's alleged that the accused police personnel let Sukesh roam freely in Bengaluru where he had been taken for a court hearing,

Sukesh Chandrashekhar was arrested on April 16 for allegedly taking money from AIADMK (Amma) leader TTV Dhinakaran to bribe Election Commission officials in connection with the dispute over the AIADMK poll symbol of two leaves. (ANI)

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