Inspector Anurag Singh, popularly known as “Singham” for his extended postings across the district, was abruptly transferred and suspended within hours in a surprising administrative move.
Rapid Turn of Events
Late-Night Transfer: Singh was shifted from Ganga Ghat Kotwali to Safipur Kotwali late Friday night.
Sudden Suspension: Before he could assume his new role, SP Deepak Bhukar suspended him Saturday morning citing “indiscipline.”
Behind the Suspension
Sources indicate that Singh’s transfer triggered unfavorable social media discussions, to which the inspector allegedly responded critically on h+is own account before deleting the post. This reaction is believed to have prompted disciplinary action.
Career Timeline in Unnao
Posted to Unnao in 2023, Singh’s postings included:
Aasiwan (SO): 18 months
Fatehpur Chaurasi (SHO): 9 months
Dahi Police Station: Promoted from SI to Inspector during 17-month tenure
Ganga Ghat Kotwali (SHO): Over 8 months before Friday’s transfer
Singh maintains he complied with orders and is unaware of the suspension grounds, having reported to police lines as directed.
Immediate Reshuffle
Post-suspension, SP Bhukar reassigned:
Sub-Inspector Subrat Narayan Tripathi (Bihar SHO) → In-charge, Safipur Kotwali
Rahul Singh (Jajmau outpost) → New Bihar SHO
Rambachan Bharti (Additional Inspector, Safipur) → Transferred to Hasanganj
The swift actions highlight strict enforcement of discipline, leaving colleagues and locals speculating over the underlying reasons.
Key Takeaways:
Inspector suspended within 12 hours of transfer
Social media conduct suspected as trigger
Quick replacements made to fill vacancies
