Corruption: Action taken against 791 police officers: minister
LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari said that action against corruption and corrupt government employees was continuing on the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. She said that action against corrupt officials was being taken across Punjab’s government institutions and the Punjab Police. In the last 13 days, she said, strict action had been taken against 791…
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari announced that action against corruption in the Punjab Police was ongoing, as directed by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. She revealed that in the past 13 days, 791 police officers and personnel had been subjected to strict action due to corruption allegations. Of these, 78 officers were dismissed, 60 were suspended, 230 were sent to the line, 79 were demoted, and 79 were arrested.
Investigations were being conducted against 274 personnel, and criminal cases were filed against 70 individuals.
Bokhari emphasized that Chief Minister Nawaz had implemented a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, leaving no space for corrupt elements in Punjab. She expressed gratitude towards citizens who had reported complaints against corrupt government personnel. According to Bokhari, the elimination of corruption in Punjab is the mission of Maryam Nawaz.
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