Rave party: Three beat officers suspended, notices issued to revellers

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: In yet another development in the rave party case, the Bengaluru Rural Police suspended three officers from Hebbagodi Police Stations for dereliction of duty. According to the sources, an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI) Narayanaswamy; Head Constable Devaraja; and Constable Girish.

The officers were said to be incharge of the night beat in the limits where the rave party was held on the night of May 19.

Also, the Police Inspector of Hebbagodi Police and the Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the subdivision have been served a notice, sources added.

Meanwhile the Central Crime Branch (CCB) who is now proving the case, on Friday issued a notice to the owner of GR Farms, Gopala Reddy, asking him to appear before them for an investigation.

The CCB has also decided to serve notices and summon 86 of the 103 revellers detained at the party during the raids who have tested positive for consumption of narcotics.

"We will serve notices to all of those who have tested positive for narcotics. Based on the investigation into the case on their role and extent of involvement, suitable action will be taken against them," a senior CCB official said.