Punjab Police’s crackdown on corruption: 52 officials sacked
PTC Web Desk: In a major anti-corruption drive, the Punjab Police have dismissed 52 police personnel, ranging from constables to inspectors, over corruption charges. The announcement was made by Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav during a press conference, where he reiterated the department's commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against corruption.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said police force would not tolerate any "black sheep" within its ranks and that strict action would continue against those indulging in corrupt practices. He said the government was determined to uphold integrity within law enforcement agencies. This move follows the recent suspension of Muktsar Deputy Commissioner (DC) two days ago.
Meanwhile, in a significant digital reform, the Punjab Police will introduce an e-FIR (Electronic First Information Report) system, similar to the one implemented by the Delhi Police, within a month. Under this system, cases of motor vehicle theft will be registered online.
A state-level e-police station will be notified for handling vehicle theft complaints. Victims can file complaints online, which will be forwarded to the police station concerned. If the complaint remains unresolved within 21 days, an 'untraced report' will be automatically filed and sent to the complainant's inbox.
The police department has already sought approval from the Punjab and Haryana High Court for implementing this system. If any new evidence emerges after the untraced report, the case will be reopened for investigation.
The Punjab Police are expanding its citizen-friendly services. Currently, 43 services are available online, and the department plans to increase this number to around 60. Citizens will be able to access these services through Saanjh Kendras or from their homes.
The Punjab Police have also signed an MoU with the India Police Foundation to conduct a comprehensive audit of police services in three districts; Rupnagar (Ropar), Mohali and Fatehgarh Sahib. Under this pilot project, the quality of police services, complaint resolution efficiency, and police-public interactions will be reviewed. Feedback from this project will be used to introduce improvements before extending the model to the rest of the state.
- PTC NEWS
