Punjab Government Suspends 26 Jail Department Officers and Employees for Dereliction of Duty
Chandigarh, June 28,
The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has suspended 26 officers and employees of the Jail Department for dereliction of duty, reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy toward negligence.
Suspension Details
Punjab Jail Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar announced that the suspensions were enacted with immediate effect under the Punjab Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1970, due to negligence and dereliction of duty. The minister emphasized that illegal activities, misbehavior, indiscipline, unauthorized absence, and any involvement with prisoners will not be tolerated.
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List of Suspended Personnel
The suspended officers and employees include:
- Iqbal Singh Brar, Superintendent, District Jail Mansa
- Maninder Pal Cheema, Deputy Superintendent, Central Jail Ludhiana
- Anil Bhandari, Deputy Superintendent, Borstal Jail Ludhiana
- Sandeep Brar, Deputy Superintendent, Central Jail Ludhiana
- Yadvinder Singh, Assistant Superintendent, Central Jail Ferozepur
- Warders:
- Harbhupinder Singh and Sikander Singh, Goindwal Sahib
- Bikramjit Singh and Vijay Pal Singh, Amritsar
- Jatinder Singh, Ravi, Deepak Rai, Kiranjit Singh, Prithipal Singh, and Satnam Singh, Kapurthala
- Satnam Singh and Mandeep Singh, Hoshiarpur
- Maninder Pal Singh, Ludhiana
- Anu Malik, Randhir Singh, Arvind Dev Singh, Balvir Singh, and Sukhpreet Singh, Mansa
- Satnam Singh, Nabha
- Gagandeep Singh, Bathinda
- Anmol Verma, Pathankot
Minister’s Statement
Minister Bhullar issued a stern warning to all jail department personnel, stating, “The Punjab Government is committed to delivering transparent and efficient administration. Any form of negligence or callousness in duty will face strict consequences.” He urged officers and employees to perform their responsibilities with honesty, diligence, and adherence to regulations.
Commitment to Good Governance
The suspensions reflect Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s resolve to ensure accountability and maintain high standards in public service. The government’s decisive action underscores its dedication to rooting out misconduct and fostering a disciplined and effective jail administration.
