SDPO Report Exposes Lapses by Mandrem PI in VIP Treatment of Murder Accused

SDPO Report Exposes Lapses by Mandrem PI in VIP Treatment of Murder Accused
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MAPUSA: The Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Pernem has submitted an inquiry report that has exposed lapses committed by Mandrem Police Inspector (PI) Sherif Jaques into the alleged VIP treatment given to a murder accused.

The SDPO report has blamed the PI for failing to deploy sufficient police personnel despite having intelligence that locals might gather in protest at the police station over the murder incident. This negligence, according to the report, compromised the safety and security of the accused in custody.

The report further states that PI Jaques, who was the Investigating Officer (IO) in the case, should have personally overseen the transfer and transportation of the accused. However, instead of handling the process himself, he delegated the task to lower-ranking officers, violating standard procedures.

Due to these lapses, PI Jaques is now facing disciplinary action. Sources indicate that he may soon receive a show-cause notice, asking him to explain why action should not be taken against him for procedural failures.

The controversy stems from a tragic incident in Mandrem on the night of February 21, when Mariefeliz Fernandes, a resident of Junaswada, lost her life after allegedly being mowed down by a speeding car. The vehicle was reportedly driven by 23-year-old Deepan Rajeev Batra from Delhi, who has since been booked under sections of murder.

The locals then raised a hue and cry as to why the accused was being given preferential treatment by the cops who were taking him to the Pernem police station lock-up in a private air conditioned car with tinted glasses which apparently belonged to a staffer.

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