The Center today said that it has taken steps to withdraw police medal given to the former DGP Haryana Rathore. The Home Secretary Mr. G K Pillai said that the matter will be placed before an awards committee which will meet on the 4th of next month. He also said that the steps will be taken to issue show cause notice to Rathore on the matter. <br/>Haryana government has decided to revisit the cases against former DGP S P S Rathore for his involvement in Ruchika molestation and other harassment cases of the family. The cases will be reopened following legal consultations. An announcement to this effect was made by the Haryana Chief Minsiter Mr. Bhopinder Singh Hooda while talking to reporters in New Delhi on Saturday. He also instructed senior police officials to provide full security to Ruchika's family. Haryana Police has removed information related to former DGP Rathore from its official website. Ruchika's Family says they will file a suit in High Court to claim one crore rupees compensation for damage caused by DGP Rathore to family's prestige. <br/>CPIM leader Brinda Karat met the Chief Minister early in the morning and demanded stern action against Rathore.<br/>
News On AIR | December 27, 2009 10:11 AM
Home Ministry slaps show cause notices to Rathore