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There was a big upheaval in Punjab at midnight. The Punjab government suddenly removed Iqbalpreet Sahota from the post of acting DGP. Siddharth Chattopadhyay has been given this charge in his place. Punjab Congress chief Navjot Sidhu was continuously protesting against the appointment of Sahota. Chattopadhyay was Sidhu’s choice]but CM Charanjit Channi gave the charge of DGP to Iqbalpreet Sahota of his choice. However, now after this new deployment, it is expected that swift police action will be taken in Punjab.
stir in drug case
Due to the sudden change of DGP at midnight, there has been a stir in the famous drug case of Punjab. It is believed that this step has been taken for action in the drug case. The Congress government of Punjab is targeted by the opponents and especially the leaders of the Akali Dal. Siddharth Chattopadhyay, who has been appointed as the new working DGP, has earlier also investigated the financial transactions of the Badal family.
Orders issued by the Punjab Government.
Increased pressure after ADGP Asthana’s letter leaked
In Punjab, Navjot Sidhu was demanding to change the DGP, but CM Channi was adamant about Sahota. Now suddenly the pressure on the government increased after the letter of ADGP SK Asthana, Director of the Bureau of Investigation was leaked. There was also a discussion in the government about the fact that the selective part of Asthana’s letter to the DGP was leaked, directly weakening the government and giving political advantage to Badals]after which suddenly this decision was taken at midnight.
Panel is yet to come from UPSC
The government has taken this decision at a time when the UPSC has not yet sent a panel for the new permanent DGP. UPSC has called a meeting for the panel on December 21, in which 3 officers including the Chief Secretary from Punjab are going to attend. Four days before this, this decision of the government is indicating an attempt to take big action in the drug case.
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