Bengaluru: Vikas Marmat, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, has been booked by Bengaluru police following allegations that he and three others assaulted police personnel, abused officers and obstructed them from discharging their official duties during a late-night inspection at a bar and restaurant.
The case was registered at Cubbon Park police station on October 10, following an incident at Cavore Bar and Restaurant in Bengaluru. The other individuals named in the case are Abhay Uday Singh, Nitish and Roshan.
According to reports citing the police complaint, the incident occurred when a team from the Central Crime Branch (CCB) was conducting checks at bars and restaurants. The allegations against the accused remain subject to investigation, and the registration of a case does not establish guilt.
Who Is Vikas Marmat?
Vikas Marmat is a 2019-batch IAS officer belonging to the Andhra Pradesh cadre. He serves as the Project Director of the Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA), which coordinates development initiatives in the Kuppam region of Andhra Pradesh.
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The authority’s official website identifies Marmat as its Project Director and features him in connection with development programmes and initiatives in the region. KADA’s work includes projects related to infrastructure, livelihoods, employment, welfare and regional development. He completed his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur.
What Happened at the Bengaluru Pub?
The alleged incident took place in the early hours of October 10, when a Central Crime Branch team was carrying out checks at bars and restaurants in Bengaluru.
According to reports based on the police complaint, the team was led by Police Inspector Arun Salunke. During the inspection, an altercation allegedly broke out between the officers and Marmat and his companions.
The complaint reportedly accuses the four individuals of abusing and assaulting police personnel and obstructing them from performing their official duties. The case was subsequently registered at Cubbon Park police station.
Who Else Has Been Named in the Case?
Apart from Marmat, the three other individuals named in the case are:
- Abhay Uday Singh
- Nitish
- Roshan
The four have been booked in connection with the alleged confrontation. The allegations and the circumstances surrounding the incident are subject to the ongoing police investigation.
Vikas Marmat’s Administrative Career
Before the current controversy, Marmat served in administrative positions in Andhra Pradesh, including as Municipal Commissioner of Nellore.
Published IAS officer profiles also list earlier assignments as Assistant Collector in Kadapa, Sub-Collector in Tekkali and Joint Director in the directorate dealing with gram and ward volunteers and village and ward secretariats.
His current role at KADA involves the administration’s regional development agenda in Kuppam, where the authority is working on infrastructure, welfare and economic development initiatives.
What Is the Status of the Case?
As of October 13, reports state that Bengaluru police have registered a case against Marmat and the three other individuals over the alleged incident.
The case concerns allegations of assault, abuse and obstruction of police personnel while they were carrying out official checks.
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