Kishtwar, June 26: The District Police in Kishtwar has dismissed Police Constable Sham Lal (No. 698/Ktr, PID No. EXJ-118739) from service due to his involvement in multiple criminal cases, including a murder. Constable Sham Lal, who had joined District Kishtwar on November 9, 2023, while already under suspension for prolonged absence and criminal activities, was granted a three-day leave from DPL Kishtwar on November 12, 2023. He failed to report back on November 15, 2023, and was subsequently marked absent.During his absence, Sham Lal was implicated in the murder of Rajesh Dogra, alias Mohan Teer. The case, registered under FIR No. 19/2024 on March 4, 2024, charged him under Sections 302/102-B of the IPC and Section 7/25 of the Arms Act at Police Station Phase-II, Mohali, Punjab. He was arrested by Punjab Police on March 7, 2024, and lodged in New District Jail Nabha, Punjab.
A departmental inquiry conducted by Dy. SP DAR, DPL Kishtwar revealed Sham Lal’s involvement in additional criminal cases, including FIR No. 148/2023 under Sections 307/323/452/34 IPC and Section 4/25 of the Arms Act at P/S Kathua, and FIR No. 142/2023 under Sections 382/323/147 IPC at P/S Kathua. The inquiries confirmed his habitual absenteeism and criminal behavior, leading to recommendations for his dismissal.
Following these recommendations and after completing the necessary procedural formalities, SSP Kishtwar dismissed Constable Sham Lal from service effective November 15, 2023. The dismissal was formalized through District Police Office Kishtwar order No. 201 of 2024 dated June 24, 2024, executed under Police Rule-337 and rule 359 (11) (2) (b) of the J&K Police Manual Volume-II, in accordance with Articles 113 and 128 of J&K CSR.
SSP Kishtwar issued a stern warning to all police personnel, emphasizing that involvement in anti-national activities, drug trafficking, or any heinous crimes will result in strict disciplinary action. This action reaffirms the police’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
