Punjab Police. File
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Punjab’s Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday (February 19, 2025) that as many as 52 police officials have been dismissed from service across the State for corruption, malpractice, criminal activities, and prolonged absenteeism.

The dismissed police officials include one inspector, five assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs), four head constables (HCs) and 42 constables from various districts.

Mr. Yadav said that Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police in their respective areas are identifying police officers who are wanted in FIRs, face serious allegations, or are corrupt. “Officers concerned have been thoroughly examining the evidence and following due procedure in each case to initiate action,” he said, adding, “a Station House Officer (SHO), Sadiq, and two constables in Faridkot district were arrested after they were found involved in extortion of money.”

He said the Punjab Police was committed to a policy of ‘Zero Tolerance Against Corruption’, and anyone found involved in corruption would face action. “Black sheep in the Punjab Police are not going to be tolerated. Strict action as per law will be taken,” said.

Mr. Yadav said that the Punjab Police is set to introduce an e-FIR facility for motor vehicle theft, which will allow the public to lodge an FIR online.

“For this purpose, an e-Police Station is also being established at State level,” he said.