Overview
- The state’s order places SSP Lakhbir Singh under immediate suspension under Rule 4(1)(a) for grave misconduct and dereliction of duty, citing unauthorised interference outside his official domain.
- During suspension, his headquarters is the Punjab DGP office in Chandigarh and he may not leave without permission from the competent authority.
- An internal complaint triggered disciplinary action, and authorities say the matter is being examined in line with established procedures.
- A senior-level internal probe was initiated after complaints about work quality and suspected diversion of development funds in Amritsar’s Ranjit Avenue.
- Times Now reports that a case has been registered against social activist Mandeep Manna and that investigators are assessing the extent of alleged irregularities and any other possible beneficiaries.