Gujarat Police Officer, who took on Modi over 2002 riots, sacked
In a Facebook post and in tweets, the IPS officer says he has been removed on the basis of a "sham inquiry and fabricated charges."
"Finally removed from service today after serving 27 years in the Indian Police Service. Once again eligible for employment. :) Any takers?", he tweeted on Wednesday night.
Bhatt was suspended in 2011 for not showing up at work, for misusing his official car and for threatening a constable.
The Indian Police Service officer became famous for alleging that Narendra Modi, then Chief Minister of Gujarat, was complicit in the riots of 2002, in which more than 1000 people were killed.
But his claims were rejected by the Special Investigation Team appointed by the Supreme Court to probe nine riots related cases.
Modi was Gujarat Chief Minister when the riots took place. However, he has not been found guilty of being a party in the communal flare up.
The Union home minister had reportedly recommended his sacking in September last year, but the clearance came now.
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