A woman Sub-Inspector posted in Madhya Pradesh’s Ashoknagar district has released an emotional video alleging that her salary has been withheld for nearly five months even as she undergoes treatment for severe spinal pain.
She alleged that Ashoknagar Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajiv Kumar Mishra had withheld her salary for around five months, leaving her struggling to meet the cost of her treatment. “Her medical documents are on record. She should appear personally, submit an application and join duty.
Because of her illness and the ongoing departmental dispute, she also spoke about the impact of the situation on her family, including her young daughter, adding that she was under severe mental stress. The board examined her and recommended 10 days of rest, he said.
Raghuvanshi said she had approached officers in Ashoknagar as well as senior officials at Police Headquarters but claimed that no solution had been found. Mishra, however, said Raghuvanshi had remained absent from duty for around seven months and that the department had received medical documents mentioning a spinal condition. After she remained absent for about two months, she was asked to appear before a medical board in May, according to the SP. Mishra said Raghuvanshi did not report back for duty after the recommended rest period ended. Her medical documents will be verified, and the matter can then be resolved appropriately,” the SP said.
Sub-Inspector Alleges Lack of Support for Health Issues
Sub-Inspector Pooja Raghuvanshi has claimed that her ongoing health struggles and financial difficulties have not been addressed by senior police officials. In a video statement, she revealed that she has been suffering from acute spinal pain for the past five to six months, which has hindered her ability to perform strenuous field duties. Despite her repeated requests for a temporary reassignment to office-based work, her appeals have gone unanswered. “I do not want to avoid duty. I want to work honestly, but because of the pain, I am unable to perform strenuous field duties. I have requested that I be given office work until my condition improves,” Raghuvanshi stated. She has been on medical leave for several months while undergoing continuous treatment for her condition.
