Punjab government suspends senior Vigilance Bureau officer Lakhbir Singh on serious charges

Punjab News: Taking strict action against a senior officer of the Vigilance Bureau, the Punjab government has suspended him. According to the government order issued on December 26, Senior Superintendent of Police Lakhbir Singh (PPS), Vigilance Bureau, posted in Amritsar, has been suspended with immediate effect on charges of serious misconduct and dereliction of duty.

According to the government order, this action has been taken under Rule 4 (1) (a) of the Punjab Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1970. It has been said in the order that the allegations against Lakhbir Singh are serious, hence he has been removed from his post and suspended. However, the order does not specify what wrongdoing he had done.

Lakhbir Singh suspended after complaint

A government statement said that an internal complaint was received from within the department against Lakhbir Singh. After receiving the complaint, a preliminary investigation was conducted and when the allegations were found serious, disciplinary action was initiated, under which he was suspended.

According to the government statement, Lakhbir Singh is accused of unauthorized interference in matters outside his official jurisdiction. It has been said that such activities are not only a violation of service rules, but also raise questions on the functioning and impartiality of the department. For this reason the government has adopted a tough stance.

Disciplinary action and terms of suspension

Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated in the matter and a thorough investigation is being conducted as per standard procedures. During the period of suspension, Lakhbir Singh will not be able to go out of the headquarters or the state without the permission of the competent authority.

After this decision, there is a stir in Punjab Vigilance Bureau. At the same time, there is an atmosphere of discussion regarding this action among the officers and employees posted in Amritsar. The government has made it clear that the investigation will be completed in a fair and transparent manner.

Disciplinary action and travel ban

Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated in the matter and a thorough investigation is being conducted as per standard procedures. During the period of suspension, Lakhbir Singh will not be able to go out of the headquarters or the state without the permission of the competent authority.

After this decision, activity has increased in Punjab Vigilance Bureau. An atmosphere of discussion has been created regarding this action among the officers and employees posted in Amritsar. The government has made it clear that the investigation will be conducted in a completely impartial and transparent manner.