IPS Officer Suspended Over Allegations Of Domestic Violence

The Uttar Pradesh government suspended Ankit Mittal, a 2014-batch IPS officer, on Monday after an inquiry into allegations of “domestic violence” and other “misconduct” made by his wife.

The state government based its decision on an inquiry initiated after receiving a complaint from Mittal’s wife. Mittal, who hails from Sonipat, Haryana, was transferred from his role as Superintendent of Police in Gonda last December and was subsequently assigned to the Police Training Centre in Chunar, Mirzapur.

A senior government official stated on Monday, “Ankit’s wife filed a complaint with the government, alleging domestic violence and also claiming that he was involved in an extramarital affair. The government got an inquiry done.”

Born in 1989, Mittal holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and has previously served in the Rampur and Chitrakoot districts.

In July 2022, an FIR was filed against Mittal and 12 others for their alleged involvement in the fake encounter of a wanted criminal in Chitrakoot in 2021. This action was taken following court orders based on a complaint filed by the deceased Bhalchand Yadav’s wife, Nathunia, from Satna district.