Assam Police cracks down on unregulated deposit schemes: Lance Naik Saroj Deka dismissed

Digital Desk: In a decisive move against unregulated deposit schemes, Lance Naik Saroj Deka of the Assam Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been dismissed from service, signaling a strong stance by the Assam Police. Assam's Director General of Police (DGP), GP Singh, announced the termination, highlighting Deka’s direct involvement in these illegal financial activities. This action was executed under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution of India and Rule 10(ii) of the Assam Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1964.

DGP Singh took to the social media platform X to announce the development, stating, “Lance Naik Saroj Deka of @AssamCid, who has been found to be actively involved in unregulated deposit schemes, has been dismissed from service today under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution of India and Rule 10(ii) of the Assam Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules 1964.”

The crackdown on illegal financial schemes continues, and further actions have been taken against law enforcement officials. Inspector Jitumoni Deka, the Officer-in-Charge of Golaghat Police Station, has been suspended pending an investigation into his alleged connections with individuals involved in these schemes. His suspension will remain in effect until the Departmental Proceedings are completed.

The Assam Police's extensive operations have targeted unregulated deposit schemes across 14 districts, resulting in 28 cases being filed and 59 arrests. Additionally, 22 Look Out Circulars (LOCs) have been issued for individuals who have evaded investigation despite official notices. “The cases have been filed under the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019, along with the relevant sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Samhita,” DGP Singh explained, outlining the legal framework supporting these actions.

To bolster the investigation, GP Singh announced the formation of 14 Special Investigation Teams (SITs). These teams will report to a Supervision and Monitoring Group based at the Assam CID headquarters. Senior officials, including the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) CID, will oversee the investigations to ensure effective coordination and thoroughness.

This swift and decisive action by the Assam Police is a critical step toward dismantling the network of illegal deposit schemes in the state, with further arrests and investigations anticipated as the SITs advance their work.