New Delhi (29.05.2024): The Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended D S Kutey (IPS: 1997: OD), special secretary to the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, with final phase of polling in Odisha on June 1. The ECI also ordered medical examination of Asish Singh (IPS: 2010: OD), who is on leave.
The ECI wrote a letter to CEO, Odisha saying that Kutey be placed under suspension on the charge of “interfering” in the conduct of the elections. During the suspension period, Kutey’s headquarters is fixed at the office of Resident Commissioner, Odisha, New Delhi, where he has to report by 3 PM on today, the letter says.
In the case of Asish Singh, presently working as IG (CM security), being on medical leave since May 4, be present himself for detailed examination by a special medical board constituted by Director AIIMS Bhubaneswar, not later than May 30, 2024. The report on the medical examination should reach the Commission by May 31, 2024, the ECI said.
