Katni City Superintendent of Police (CSP) Neha Pachisiya is facing multiple departmental inquiries after allegations of illegal cash collection from a transporter and procedural negligence in a murder case surfaced. Following the complaints, the district police administration has withdrawn her supervisory charge over three police stations and initiated an internal investigation.

The action comes after a transporter accused the police officer of demanding money during a vehicle checking operation, while separate allegations relating to delays in a murder investigation have also emerged.

Transporter Alleges Illegal Cash Demand

According to a written complaint submitted to Katni Superintendent of Police Abhinay Vishwakarma on July 22, transporter Mahendra Jain alleged that during a vehicle inspection conducted on the night of July 21, his dumper truck was stopped and a demand of ₹30,000 was allegedly made.

The complainant claimed that ₹25,000 was paid in cash at the spot, while the remaining ₹5,000 was allegedly sought through the vehicle driver the following day. He further alleged that action against the vehicle was threatened if the amount was not paid.

The transporter has requested a fair investigation while submitting supporting material along with his complaint.

Police Administration Takes Immediate Action

Following the complaint, SP Abhinay Vishwakarma ordered a preliminary inquiry into the matter.

As part of the initial administrative action, Constable Keshav Singh, who was serving as the CSP's driver, has been suspended pending investigation.

The district police administration has also reassigned the supervisory responsibility of Kuthla, Madhavnagar and Ranganath Nagar police stations, which were earlier under CSP Neha Pachisiya. Their charge has now been handed over to AJAK DSP Shiva Pathak.

Separate Probe in Murder Investigation

Apart from the extortion allegations, CSP Pachisiya is also facing scrutiny over alleged procedural lapses in a murder investigation.

According to reports, the charge sheet in a murder case was not filed within the statutory period of 90 days, reportedly resulting in the accused obtaining default bail from the court.

In another development linked to the same case, an accused has reportedly filed a complaint before the court alleging irregularities involving the transfer of his property. These allegations are also under examination as part of the ongoing departmental process.

Additional SP Assigned to Conduct Inquiry

Considering the seriousness of the allegations, senior police authorities have entrusted the investigation to Additional Superintendent of Police Anu Beniwal of Jabalpur.

Police officials stated that statements of the complainant have been recorded and documentary evidence is being examined. Authorities said further departmental or legal action, if any, will depend on the findings of the inquiry.

At present, no official conclusion has been reached regarding the allegations.

Career Background

Originally from Pachore in Rajgarh district, Neha Pachisiya began her professional career in the aviation sector after completing a diploma in aviation. She reportedly worked as an Air India air hostess before serving in several multinational companies.

She later cleared the MPPSC State Service Examination, securing the 20th rank in the final results declared in 2016. Before joining the police department as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), she also served in the Women and Child Development Department.

Her first field posting as CSP was in Guna, where she received appreciation for launching a Women's Mobile Police Station initiative aimed at improving women's safety. She subsequently served at the Police Headquarters in Bhopal and in Khandwa before being posted as Katni CSP in May 2025.

Investigation Underway

Police authorities have reiterated that the investigation is ongoing and that all allegations are being examined based on available evidence.

No final findings have been announced, and officials have stated that any disciplinary or legal action will be decided only after the inquiry is completed.