AMRITSAR, Dec. 28 -- The Punjab government has suspended a senior superintendent of police (vigilance), Amritsar, for his alleged grave misconduct and dereliction of duty, according to an order. The December 26 order did not reveal the nature of misconduct by the officer.

"Lakhbir Singh, PPS , senior superintendent of police, vigilance bureau, Amritsar, is hereby placed under suspension with immediate effect under Rule 4 (1) (a) of the Punjab Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1970, for his grave misconduct and dereliction of duty," the order read.

In a statement, a spokesperson of the vigilance bureau said: "An internal complaint has been received regarding the officer concerned. In response, appropriate disciplinary action ...