Man denied information under RTI,commission summons Jagraon SSP

It has been learnt that Rasoolpur had asked the SSP to furnish details such as the appointment dates and ranks of SHOs and police post in-charges under him,whether all SHOs were regular promotees or promoted under special provisions and any criminal or corruption case pending against the SSP,among others .

Rasoolpur had submitted the application in March 2009 and was denied information in May. Failing to get the information,he approached the SIC.

SSP Bhullar said,“The man is a murder accused. He has even spent some time in jail. In this case,we cannot give any information for this could hamper the investigations regarding the cases which are still on.”

The SSP added,“Seeking information under the RTI is the right of the general public. My official will go and present himself before the commission. We will put forward our point of view and do as the commission directs.”

It has also been learnt that Rasoolpur,  after being named as an accused in a murder case two years back,has sought information from the area police under the RTI concerning his case so as to ascertain the methods being adopted by the area police to investigate the case.