Artistes of Kendra Dance Repertory perform a dance drama depicting the journey of Lord Krishna on the occasion of ‘Janmashtami’ festival, at Kamani Auditorium, in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. (PTI Photo)Eight police officers, including an inspector-rank officer from Northwest Delhi’s Shahbad Dairy police station, were suspended after they were found absent from duty near an ISKCON temple in the area during Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh’s visit on Saturday.Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer-North) Hareshwar Swami confirmed the development.According to officers, the Delhi Police Commissioner conducted a ground-level inspection in various parts of the Capital on Saturday. The police had stepped up security arrangements outside several temples and prominent markets across the city amid celebrations for Janmashtami.In the morning, when the Police Commissioner arrived at the ISKCON temple in the Shahbad Dairy area, it was found that the personnel assigned to Gate Number 2 were not present, said officers.The Police Commissioner, officers said, immediately instructed the District Police Head to take the matter seriously and ordered the suspension of the responsible officers. “As of now, eight personnel have been found missing, after which the suspension orders were issued. A departmental inquiry has also been initiated to determine if more personnel were absent,” a senior police officer said.Singh has instructed all the Special CPs that show-cause notices should be issued to concerned ACP (sub-division) and district DCPs for not keeping proper supervision of their staff. He also directed them to make an adverse entry in this regard in the annual performance appraisal report of concerned ACP (sub-division).Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer, took charge as the Delhi police chief earlier this month. In a recent meeting held at Delhi Police headquarters, he reiterated that there was “zero tolerance” for corruption in the force, said officers.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Delhi PoliceJanmashtami