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PANAJI: The Goa government has reinstated six police officers to the rank of Police Inspector, rolling back an earlier decision that had reduced them to the post of Sub-Inspector earlier this year.
The officers had been demoted in January following legal scrutiny over promotions granted despite pending criminal cases. The move came in the backdrop of court observations that questioned the practice of elevating personnel in a disciplined force while cases against them were yet to be resolved.
After reviewing the matter and considering representations submitted by the affected officers, the government has now restored them to their earlier positions. Sources indicated that the reinstatement has been granted on an officiating basis, pending further clarity in the larger issue.
The officers who have been reinstated include Terence Vaz, Sandhya Gupta, Sunil Gudlar, Vilesh Durbhatkar, Sushant Gawas and Rahul Dhamsekar.
The issue originated from a petition challenging disparities in promotions within the police department, where it was argued that some officers were promoted despite facing similar legal proceedings.
While the latest decision brings relief to the six officers, the broader question surrounding promotions in cases involving pending charges is expected to remain under examination.
