*Vijayawada, 15th September 2024* – In a significant development, the Andhra Pradesh government has suspended three senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers following an inquiry into their role in the controversial arrest of a Mumbai-based actress earlier this year. The suspensions come under Rule 3 (1) of the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969, and follow a detailed investigation into procedural violations and alleged misconduct by the officers.The Suspended Officers:1. **Kanthi Rana Tata, IPS (2004)** – Former Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada **Order No.: G.O.Rt.No1591** **Date: 15.09.2024** **Allegations:** – Kanthi Rana Tata was accused of failing to supervise the investigation in a case (Cr No. 90/2024) that involved multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). – He allegedly ordered the arrest of the actress on oral instructions from a superior on 31st January 2024, before a formal FIR was registered on 2nd February 2024. – He also arranged travel for his officers to Mumbai to carry out the arrest, without proper written documentation or thorough investigation. **Suspension Details:** Kanthi Rana Tata has been placed under suspension, with his headquarters designated as Vijayawada. He is prohibited from leaving headquarters without prior approval and will receive a subsistence allowance during his suspension.2. **Vishal Gunni, IPS (2010)** – Former Deputy Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada **Order No.: G.O.Rt.No1592** **Date: 15.09.2024** **Allegations:** – Vishal Gunni was found to have failed in properly examining the complaint against the actress before initiating her arrest. – He acted upon oral orders and traveled to Mumbai on 2nd February 2024 to arrest the actress, without formal written instructions or adequate evidence. – His swift arrest of the actress immediately after the registration of the FIR raised concerns over procedural irregularities. **Suspension Details:** Like his superior, Vishal Gunni is suspended with his headquarters at Vijayawada. He will also receive a subsistence allowance during this period.3. **P. Sitharama Anjaneyulu, IPS (1992)** – Former Director General of Police, Intelligence **Order No.: G.O.Rt.No1593** **Date: 15.09.2024** **Allegations:** – On 31st January 2024, Anjaneyulu reportedly gave instructions to the other two officers to arrest the actress even before a formal crime had been registered. – He pushed forward the investigation based on incomplete information and without the necessary documentation, which has now been viewed as a misuse of power and serious misconduct. **Suspension Details:** P. Sitharama Anjaneyulu has also been suspended, with Vijayawada as his designated headquarters during the suspension period.The inquiry revealed that the officers had acted on oral instructions and without due diligence, violating standard investigative protocols. The premature arrest of the actress, prior to a registered FIR, has drawn widespread criticism and raised questions about the integrity of the investigation process. The suspensions of the three IPS officers highlight the Andhra Pradesh government’s commitment to upholding accountability within the police force and ensuring that no officer acts outside the bounds of legal procedures.This case continues to attract national attention, with legal experts and civil rights groups expressing concerns over potential misuse of power by law enforcement officials.