The Uttar Pradesh Police has demoted Deputy Superintendent Kripa Shankar Kannaujiya to the rank of constable, three years after he was caught in a compromising situation with a female constable at a hotel.
Kripa Shankar Kanaujia, who previously held the position of Circle Officer (CO) Bighapur in Unnao, has now been assigned to the 26th Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) battalion in Gorakhpur. His fall from grace began when he went ‘missing’ after taking leave in July 2021.
Kanaujia sought leave citing family reasons, but instead of returning home, he checked into a hotel in Kanpur, accompanied by a female constable. During this time, he switched off both his private and official mobile numbers, raising suspicions.
Concerned about her husband’s sudden disappearance, the CO’s wife contacted SP Unnao for assistance. The situation escalated when a surveillance team discovered that Kanaujia’s mobile network had ceased functioning after he reached the Kanpur hotel.
Unnao Police swiftly arrived at the hotel, where they found the CO and the female constable together. CCTV cameras captured their entry, providing crucial evidence for the subsequent investigation.
Following the incident, a report was submitted to the government. After a thorough review, the government recommended reverting Kripa Shankar Kanaujia to the rank of constable.
ADG Administration promptly issued an order to implement this decision, resulting in the downfall of the once-prominent officer.
