Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday ordered suspension of Prayagraj Senior Superintendent of Police Abhishek Dixit, citing allegations of negligence in crime control and law and order, and corruption.
The 2006 batch Tamil Nadu cadre IPS officer, who is on deputation, has now been attached with the DGP Headquarters. He had taken charge as Prayagraj SSP in June this year after his predecessor tested positive for Covid-19 and was transferred to Lucknow.
As per the statement issued by the state government, there were serious allegations against Dixit during his stint in Prayagraj. Among…