52 Punjab Police personnel dismissed on corruption charges
"The message is very clear. Black sheep will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against them. The police force is committed to the zero tolerance policy on corruption.," said Yadav.
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The move is part of a broader initiative by the Punjab government to root out corruption in the police force and restore public trust in law enforcement. (X/@PunjabPoliceInd)
In a significant crackdown on corruption within the Punjab Police, DGP Gaurav Yadav today announced the dismissal of 52 police personnel, ranging from constables to inspectors, on charges of corruption.
The dismissed officials include one inspector, five assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs), four head constables (HCs), and 42 constables across various districts.
The move is part of a broader initiative by the Punjab government to root out corruption in the police force and restore public trust in law enforcement.
“Black sheep in the police will not be tolerated,” said Yadav. Addressing the media, he said that as many as 400 FIRs, mostly related to corruption, had been registered against police personnel in the state.
“If there is evidence of misconduct against any officer, it will not be tolerated. Ten DSPs and eight SPs have also been suspended over allegations of malpractice. The state government’s approval will be sought for further action against them,” he said.
Yadav added that, in line with the Punjab government’s February 13 directive emphasizing accountability, transparency, and integrity in public service, police authorities across districts and commissionerates are reviewing cases of officials booked in FIRs or facing serious allegations. “After assessing the evidence in each case, appropriate action is being taken. So far, 52 police officials, from constables to inspectors, have been dismissed for corruption, malpractice, FIRs registered against them, or prolonged absence from duty,” he said.
The DGP reaffirmed Punjab Police’s zero-tolerance policy on corruption. “Any officer indulging in corruption will face strict action. Recently, in Faridkot, an SHO was found involved in extortion. Legal action was taken, and the concerned officials were arrested,” he said.
Citizen-friendly policing
The DGP announced that, following the Delhi Police model, Punjab Police is set to introduce an e-FIR facility for motor vehicle theft. This will allow the public to file FIRs online or at SAANJH Kendras.
To facilitate this, an e-Police Station is being established at the state level. “We will also request the Hon’ble High Court, through the state government, to notify e-Courts in each district,” Yadav added.
He said the e-FIR project aims to reduce direct public interaction with the police and enhance citizen-friendly services through technology. Punjab Police currently offers 43 online services under the SAANJH project, he added.
Third-party audit of police services
A pilot project is being launched in Mohali, Ropar, and Fatehgarh Sahib to conduct a third-party audit of police services.
Yadav said Punjab Police, in collaboration with the Indian Police Foundation, has launched an internal police reforms project, making Punjab the first state to do so. The initiative will be expanded to Fatehgarh Sahib and Khanna.
District-wise data of dismissed personnel
Commissionerates
• Amritsar: 2
• Jalandhar: 2
• Ludhiana: 4
Districts
• Batala: 2
• Bathinda: 2
• Fatehgarh Sahib: 1
• Fazilka: 2
• Faridkot: 3
• Ferozepur: 1
• Gurdaspur: 1
• Hoshiarpur: 4
• Jalandhar Rural: 2
• Kapurthala: 4
• Khanna: 1
• Ludhiana Rural: 3
• Mansa: 1
• Malerkotla: 1
• Pathankot: 1
• Patiala: 5
• Rupnagar: 1
• Sri Muktsar Sahib: 2
• Sangrur: 2
• SAS Nagar: 2
• SBS Nagar: 1
• Tarn Taran: 2
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