Darbhanga Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) Sakshi Kumari conducted a surprise inspection of Singhwara, Jale, and Kamtaul police stations late Friday night. She reviewed night patrolling, OD checks, lock-up security, and the overall functioning of the stations, issuing necessary directives to the concerned Station House Officers (SHOs).

During the inspection, Singhwara SHO Vasant Kumar was found in civilian clothes instead of uniform, which drew the displeasure of the Rural SP. He was also sternly warned for complaints regarding not answering the official government mobile phone. The Rural SP explicitly instructed that police officers must always remain in contact with the public and address their problems on a priority basis. She emphasized that the government mobile number is a crucial medium for the public to contact the police, and therefore, calls received on it should be taken seriously and answered. The Singhwara SHO was directed to ensure that no further complaints about not answering the official phone are received.

Jale SHO Sandeep Kumar Pal and Kamtaul SHO Sanjeev Kumar Chaudhary were also instructed to maintain police vigilance in their respective areas. The Rural SP advised SHOs to stay in constant touch with local residents, take prompt action on complaints, and establish better coordination between the police and the public. The night patrolling system was also scrutinized, with officers directed to ensure effective patrolling in sensitive areas and on main roads.

This incident is not an isolated one. On July 25, 2025, a similar case emerged during the inspection of Pator Police Station by then Senior Superintendent of Police Jagunath Reddy Jallareddy, where the then SHO Shivnarayan Kumar was found in civilian attire and subsequently suspended. The recent incident at Singhwara Police Station has sparked fresh discussions within the police department.