Chandigarh, Feb 19: In a significant crackdown, fifty-two Punjab Police officials facing charges of corruption have been dismissed from their positions within just one week, as announced by Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday.
The dismissed personnel range from constables to inspectors.
“The message is unequivocal: corrupt elements within the police force will not be accepted, and stringent measures will be enforced against them,” stated the state police chief, affirming the force’s commitment to a zero tolerance stance against corruption.
In a media briefing, Yadav elaborated that these actions are in line with directives from the Punjab government issued on February 13, which stresses the importance of transparency, accountability, and integrity in public service.
“Following these directives, we have removed 52 officers, from the rank of constables to inspectors, due to their involvement in corrupt activities,” he stated. “Police departments across all districts in Punjab are reviewing each case to identify instances of serious allegations against officers,” he continued.
“Based on the evidence gathered, appropriate actions are being taken,” the DGP added.
He also mentioned a recent case concerning a Station House officer from Faridkot who was charged with corruption.
Yadav assured that the Punjab Police is dedicated to providing citizen-friendly services via online platforms.
He indicated that the state police intends to adopt a model similar to that of Delhi Police for registering ‘E-FIRs’ in motor vehicle theft cases. Complainants will have the option to file complaints at a ‘Saanjh Kendra’ or be directed to an ‘E-state level police station’ designated by the state government.
“From there, an FIR will be filed and forwarded to the relevant police station,” he explained.
“If a case remains unresolved for 21 days, an untraced report will be compiled and submitted to the court. We are currently coordinating with the High Court to finalize the entire process,” he added.
This initiative is anticipated to be launched by the Punjab Police by mid-March, he concluded. (Agencies)
