Cop issues three travel ‘passes’, is shunted out

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Chennai:30.03.2020

An assistant commissioner of police from Vadapalani has been transferred to the vacancy reserve for allegedly issuing letters permitting people to travel outside the city.

Prakash, the officer, was pulled up after three people showed letters signed by him to policemen who stopped them at checkposts for venturing out.

An order was passed instructing policemen that they are not authorised to issue any such letters. Only designated officers have the authority. The Chennai police have set up a special control room to provide passes for people who have to attend family functions or emergencies.

Deputy commissioner of police, crime against women and children, H Jayalakshmi has been assigned to monitor the coronavirus control room. Those in need of passes can contact the department at 7530001100 or send a mail to gcpcorona2020@gmail.com.

A probe was ordered into the issue involving Prakash.