Lakhimpur Kheri, May 13 -- The senior superintendent of police (SSP) of Kheri Dr Khyati Garg has suspended 14 policemen with immediate effect, taking cognisance of unauthorised prolonged absence from duties.

The SSP also ordered a probe following the suspension of the 14 cops to enquire into their prolonged absence.

The 14 suspended personnel include four head constables, eight constables, one sweeper and a follower were posted at various police stations across the district, reserve police lines and in UP-112 service, a release from the police department quoted the SSP as saying.

The SSP said indiscipline and negligence in discharge of duties will not be tolerated at all.

Meanwhile, Kheri police facilitated 16 victims of serious crime...