SI sends resignation via Whatsapp

In what could be first of its kind in the country, A sub inspector in Uttar Pradesh submitted his resignation through Whatsapp group that was originally created for the public to bring their complaints to the notice of the department. The resigned SI, Vinod Kumar was the incharge of Rasulabad police station,

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He resigned through Whatsapp alleging harassment and insult by senior officials. Kanpur Zone IG directed SP of Kanpur Dehat, Sabharaj to investigate the matter and submit the report within 24 hours following which action would be taken. The department had also admitted that this is the first instance they ever heard of a resignation through the popular instant messaging app.

The Whatsapp account was launched by Kanpur Zone IG last month for the people to register their complaints to the police through video, audio and text messages. They also say the group is receiving good response from the people of nine districts in Kanpur Zone.