LUCKNOW, Nov. 9 -- The social welfare department has initiated disciplinary action against seven officers accused of corruption, some of whose cases had been pending for over 15 years. Four officers have been dismissed from service, while pension deductions and fund recoveries have been ordered against three retired officers, according to an official statement on Sunday.

The action follows investigations conducted under the supervision of minister of state for social welfare (independent charge) Asim Arun, who has also directed that FIRs be lodged against all the accused.

Officers dismissed

Action has been taken against Meena Srivastava, who served as district social welfare officer (DSWO), Shravasti, from March 2008 to April 2012. She...