Four cops go missing in UK after attending IPA event

Four policemen who went to England to take part in an event organised by the International Police Association had gone missing, police headquarters said.A team of five policemen, two sergeants, two constables, and a sub-inspector, took part in the event. All five of them are members of the police sports division.

Police said the two sergeants, and the two constables, were to report back to duty on 03 June. The sub-inspector had taken six months leave before leaving for England, police HQ said.

“He still has five months to report back to duty,” a senior official said.

Police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said that they had taken disciplinary action against the four men.Thalduwa said the four policemen had obtained personal leave for 10 days..

“Anyone can visit other countries. and Policemen also can do so but have to obtain personal leave for that purpose. In recent years, there have been no reports of policemen going missing when they visit other countries. There is nothing we can do except take disciplinary action,” he said.