PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 2 -- Taking serious note of a policeman's involvement in business activities, the Allahabad high court has observed that police stations have become "places of commercial activity". Policemen are constantly busy in commercial activities rather than maintaining law and order in the state, the court said.

In this context, Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal directed the Uttar Pradesh director general of police (DGP) to conduct an inquiry into a Ballia police constable's alleged transport business.

The court further directed the DGP and the additional chief secretary (Home), Uttar Pradesh, to initiate disciplinary proceedings against all police officials and constables of Rasra police station in Ballia district of the state.

The ...