<p>The Assam government has suspended an IPS officer for taking multiple foreign trips since 2011 without prior permission from the state Home Department. </p>.<p>An order issued by the state Home and Political Department on Tuesday said a disciplinary proceeding would also be initiated against the officer, Rounak Ali Hazarika, for flouting the service rules.</p>.<p>Hazarika is now serving as a Deputy Inspector General of Police in Assam. </p>.<p>It said Hazarika never obtained prior permission from the Home Department for numerous visits abroad since his joining Assam Police Service cadre in 1992 till date. </p>.<p>"Now, therefore, the Governor of Assam, in exercise of powers conferred upon by Clause (a) of sub-rule (i) of Rule 3 of All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, hereby places Hazarika under suspension with immediate effect," said the order. </p>.<p>It said the disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against Hazarika for flouting government guidelines on several occasions and gross misconduct.</p>.<p>Hazarika has also been asked to be in the police headquarters during the period of suspension and not to leave the headquarters without permission from the Director General of Police. </p>.<p>When asked about the development, Hazarika told <em>DH </em>that he had not yet received any official information about the action.</p>
<p>The Assam government has suspended an IPS officer for taking multiple foreign trips since 2011 without prior permission from the state Home Department. </p>.<p>An order issued by the state Home and Political Department on Tuesday said a disciplinary proceeding would also be initiated against the officer, Rounak Ali Hazarika, for flouting the service rules.</p>.<p>Hazarika is now serving as a Deputy Inspector General of Police in Assam. </p>.<p>It said Hazarika never obtained prior permission from the Home Department for numerous visits abroad since his joining Assam Police Service cadre in 1992 till date. </p>.<p>"Now, therefore, the Governor of Assam, in exercise of powers conferred upon by Clause (a) of sub-rule (i) of Rule 3 of All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, hereby places Hazarika under suspension with immediate effect," said the order. </p>.<p>It said the disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against Hazarika for flouting government guidelines on several occasions and gross misconduct.</p>.<p>Hazarika has also been asked to be in the police headquarters during the period of suspension and not to leave the headquarters without permission from the Director General of Police. </p>.<p>When asked about the development, Hazarika told <em>DH </em>that he had not yet received any official information about the action.</p>