Himachal DGP approaches SC to challenge HC order for his removal

Himachal Pradesh DGP Sanjay Kundu has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the order of the state High Court for his removal the posts in the case related to threats issued to businessman Nishant belonging to Kangra district. The Himachal HC has also ordered removal of the SP of Kangra in this case.

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) : Himachal Pradesh DGP Sanjay Kundu has now approached the Supreme Court in the case related to businessman Nishant, who hails from Palampur in Kangra district. It is noteworthy that in this matter, Himachal High Court has recently given instructions to remove DGP Sanjay Kundu and SP of Kangra district from their current posting.

A hearing in this case has been scheduled on January 4 in the High Court. Before that, the Sukhvinder government has to take a decision to remove DGP and SP Kangra. Meanwhile, DGP Sanjay Kundu approached the Supreme Court. His case is pending for listing and will be listed soon.

The division bench of Himachal High Court consisting of Chief Justice M S Ramchandra Rao and Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua on Tuesday ordered the removal of DGP Kundu and SP Kangra from their posts in the case related to threats issued to businessman Nishant. Now DGP Sanjay Kundu has approached the Supreme Court to challenge these orders.

The case Sanjay Kundu IPS vs Registrar General High Court of Himachal Pradesh is yet to be listed in the Supreme Court. In this matter, CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has given a statement that the next decision will be taken after studying the apex court's order.

Nishant, a businessman from Palampur in Kangra district, had accused DGP Sanjay Kundu of threatening his life and that of his family. On which, after the order of Himachal High Court, an FIR was registered against the DGP on the complaint of the businessman and now the High Court has given instructions to remove the DGP and SP of Kangra district from their posts.

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