Chandigarh, Feb. 19 -- Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police (CPs/SSPs) in all districts have dismissed 52 police officials for their involvement in corrupt practices, malpractices, criminal activities or prolonged absenteeism, informed Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.

DGP Gaurav Yadav, who addressed a press conference at Punjab Police Headquarters here, said that CPs/SSPs in their respective districts and commissionerates are undertaking the exercise to identify instances where police officers have been wanted in FIRs, facing serious allegations, or indulged in corrupt practices. Officers concerned have been thoroughly examining the evidence, and following the due procedure i...