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Chandigarh, Oct 21 (IANS) Reiterating his government’s zero tolerance policy towards corruption, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday suspended Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who was arrested on corruption charges.
The Chief Minister said that corruption-free governance is at the core of the ethos of the State Government, which has been consistently demonstrated through its actions in the last four years.
He emphasized that the Punjab government has maintained a strict zero-tolerance approach, not sparing anyone found guilty of corrupt practices.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said that under this policy, the IPS officer recently arrested by the central agency on corruption charges has been suspended.
The Chief Minister said that this action reflects the unwavering commitment of the Punjab Government to ensure transparency, accountability and integrity in public service delivery.
He said corrupt practices erode public trust, weaken institutions and hinder national progress, so his government has given top priority to eliminating this menace.
Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the Deputy Inspector General of Police will be deemed to be suspended with effect from October 16, reiterating that no officer or politician, irrespective of their position or influence, will be spared if found involved in this serious crime against the society.
The Chief Minister further said that “Today’s action once again sends a clear message that there will be no picking and choosing in the fight against corruption.
He clearly stated that any involvement in corrupt activities will not be tolerated and no leniency will be shown towards those indulging in such acts.
Mann said that since assuming power in 2022, his government has launched a sustained campaign against corruption, reaffirming its dedication towards clean and transparent governance in Punjab.
–IANS
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