Hyderabad: Hyderabad police misconduct drew sharp attention after an SI in Amberpet allegedly lost his service weapon and gold recovered in a theft case. The incident surfaced when fellow personnel noticed that SI Bhanu Prakash no longer had the items in his possession. Senior officers also detected discrepancies and sought an explanation, yet he reportedly offered none. The case emerged days after a constable faced arrest for misbehaving with a woman, adding to growing concerns over police discipline.
Initial checks revealed that the missing gun and the gold created serious suspicion within the police station. Investigators learned that both items vanished while the SI was on duty. Early reports indicated that he faced financial difficulties, which may have influenced his actions. Officers said the incident raised questions about internal accountability.
Hyderabad police misconduct probe focuses on SI’s suspected sale of weapons
During the inquiry, doubts increased that the SI sold the gun along with the recovered gold at a pawnbroker’s shop. The suspicion gained strength because he failed to explain the disappearance of both items. Investigators noted that the gun should always remain with the officer while on duty, making its loss a grave offence. The situation triggered immediate departmental action.
Police registered a case against SI Bhanu Prakash and started a detailed investigation. They are tracing the missing weapon and verifying whether it reached a pawn shop. Officers said they would determine the full sequence of events after examining records, recovery details and staff statements. The case added fresh controversy to the force, as concerns regarding discipline and accountability continue to intensify.