‘Chinese Whispers’ is an effective and deadly tool employed to destroy careers in the police department and the unfortunate truth is that the IPS officers behind such smear campaigns are those who are regarded as ‘honest’ officers in the Maharashtra cadre. I refuse to bracket them in the category of the honest. Honesty does not mean only not accepting bribes, etc. Mental integrity also is a crucial component of character. Sadly, they were sorely lacking in that virtue!
