Amreli letter scandal escalates, three police officers suspended amid growing political heat
New Indian ExpressAHMEDABAD: The Amreli letter scandal, which has tarnished the reputation of a BJP MLA in Gujarat, is escalating into a major headache for the state government. In a swift response, Amreli District Police Chief Sanjay Kharate suspended three local crime branch officers for negligence in handling the case. Meanwhile, the investigation has taken a significant turn, with Gujarat Police‘s State Monitoring Cell DIG Nirlipta Rai stepping in to lead the probe, signalling intensified efforts to uncover the truth behind the controversy. Highlighting the irony, he added, “Freedom came through movements, yet the police now block protests and silence voices.” In Amreli, Gujarat, a fake letterhead bearing Taluka Panchayat President Kishore Kanparia's name sparked controversy after going viral on social media. The controversy deepened when police paraded Payal in public, igniting outrage from Patidar leaders and state figures demanding justice through protests and dharnas.