THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Departmental action has been sought against a Grade SI and Police Association district leader for his links with gold smuggling case fourth accused Sandeep Nair.

The recommendation for this has been sent to the DGP by Thiruvananthapuram Range DIG Sanjay Kumar Gurudin

Once, when Sandeep was caught by Mannanthala police for drunk driving, it was this association leader who had intervened to get bail for him. In the report, this is pointed out as a breach of discipline from the part of the officer as he is a Grade SI.

Meanwhile, Gurudin’s report clarifies that there is no evidence to prove the Grade SI’s connection with the gold smuggling case through the diplomatic channel but recommends a detailed inquiry into the incident.

Now, it is up to the DGP to take further action on the report.