Following Tehsildars, 191 Police Station Clerks Transferred in Punjab: Minister
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Synopsis
On March 24, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced the transfer of 191 police clerks in Punjab, following mass transfers of tehsildars. The AAP government emphasizes its commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring integrity within the police force.
Key Takeaways
- 191 police clerks transferred in Punjab
- AAP government continues anti-corruption efforts
- Zero-tolerance policy against corruption emphasized
- Complaints led to strict actions against officials
- Corruption eradication efforts visible to the public
Chandigarh, March 24 (NationPress) Following the recent large-scale transfers of tehsildars, the Punjab government has now shifted 191 police clerks across various police stations, according to state Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday.
He stated that the AAP government has been engaged in a rigorous battle against corruption for the last three years.
Since taking power, the government has persistently enacted stringent measures against numerous corrupt officials and employees, resulting in many being imprisoned. Currently, the government is addressing corruption, crime, and drug trafficking simultaneously, yielding visible outcomes,” he remarked.
Cheema emphasized that the Aam Aadmi Party was established as a response to an anti-corruption movement. “This is the reason we cannot accept corruption under any circumstances. From the outset, we have maintained a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. We are resolutely committed to completely eliminating corruption from Punjab,” he informed the press.
“When our party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal founded the Aam Aadmi Party, a fundamental and pivotal principle was to combat corruption as if it were a war. Wherever the AAP governs, robust action will be taken against corruption. The Punjab government is operating precisely on this foundation,” he stated.
Cheema mentioned that some time ago, complaints had been lodged against certain tehsildars, patwaris, and other officials within the Revenue Department, prompting the government to take stringent measures against these individuals.
Consequently, the populace is now experiencing a sense of relief, with corruption diminishing day by day, he noted.
“Whether in a Tehsil, police station, or any other governmental office, corruption is being eradicated everywhere, and action is being taken against those involved in dishonest activities,” the Finance Minister said.
Cheema also highlighted that the government had received complaints regarding police clerks (munshis) in police stations, many of whom had been stationed for 15-20 years, which posed a risk of escalating corruption. He pointed out that the Station House Officers (SHOs), Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), and other senior officers are regularly transferred.
