Decoy Op Failed Due to Lack of Proper Plan, Failure to Use Arms

Did the decoy operation by a team comprising 12 policemen led by a sub-inspector to nab a three-member notorious gang fail due to lack of proper measures? Hours after the Ellam Goud gang stabbed a constable and SI with sharp weapons, the higher police officials have taken up the issue seriously by forming additional teams to nab the accused while conducting internal inquiry into the failure of decoy operation. Police team allegedly failed to use weapons against the attacking gangsters.Meanwhile, the state government has given permission to a DCP and two DSPs, who have licences, to purchase weapons.In a preliminary probe, the Cyberabad police found that the special police who participated in the decoy operation failed to reach their target due to lack of proper plans and timely use of weapons.The Balanagar DCP A R Srinivas is likely to submit a report to Police Commissioner on the entire decoy operation and its failures. It is also reported the the higher officials asked report why a 12 member police team failed to nab a three member fake currency circulation gang in the operation? Police officials directed the DCPs to ask the Task Force teams to practise weapon use properly before taking up any major task.The government has issued orders giving permission to a DCP and two DSPs to purchase firearms from any of the Arms Dumps. VB Kamalasan Reddy applied to the DGP on February 21 seeking permission to purchase a weapon. Reddy, holder of Arms Licence No.180/Malakpet, was permitted to purchase a confiscated firearm from any one of the Arms Dump, subject to usual terms and conditions stipulated by the Union home ministry. DSPs R Jagadeeswar Reddy (Licence No. 11/156/Cyb/2013) and T Narsing Rao (Licence No. 144/Bowenpally) were permitted to purchase weapons.

Ellam Goud : Ellam Goud, an auto driver, is native of Ismanbad in Siddipet in Medak district. He has a passion for riding Bullet bikes. He used to buy Royal Enfield Bullet bikes and sell them. To enjoy a lavish lifestyle, Goud chose to earn money by circulating fake currency notes. Recently, Karnataka police arrested him and remanded him in Bidar jail. In the jail, Goud met a few persons and formed a gang. After release, he resumed his illegal activities. There are 30 cases registered against him. Srikanth, Nandu, Raghu and Mustaffa are his accomplices. 

By Mouli Mareedu

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