An investigation officer or other concerned officer who failed to investigate a case properly and diligently and failed to pursue the case properly and breached his duties, shall be punished with imprisonment for___________________?
Correct answer: B. Two years
- A. One year
- B. Two years
- C. Three years
- D. Five years
Explanation
An investigating or other concerned officer who wilfully fails to investigate and pursue a terrorism case properly may be punished with imprisonment for up to two years. The provision targets breach of the officer's statutory investigative duties.
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