LUCKNOW, March 1 -- In an attempt to secure a promotion, an inspector in the Barabanki police concealed information about a criminal case pending against him since his initial service years, nearly 26 years ago. An FIR for cheating and document forgery has been registered against him at Barabanki City Kotwali on Thursday, senior police officials stated on Friday.

The action was based on findings from an internal departmental probe conducted by a deputy superintendent of police (DSP)-rank officer.

Senior police officials stated that following the FIR, the inspector could be demoted to the rank of sub-inspector, and termination from service might also be initiated against him. Moreover, the benefits of the promotion are likely to be revok...