Mohali, Feb. 26 -- Komal Mittal, a 2014-batch IAS officer, assumed charge as the new deputy commissioner (DC) of Mohali on Tuesday, replacing Aashika Jain, who has now taken over as the deputy commissioner of Hoshiarpur.

Mittal, who previously served as additional deputy commissioner (General) in Mohali, was later appointed as DC Hoshiarpur before returning to Mohali in her new role.

Outlining her priorities for the district, Mittal said she would work against corruption and drug abuse. "We will work on de-addiction and rehabilitation centers in coordination with the police. I will also work to remove problems pertaining to unplanned urban development, encroachments, cleanliness and illegal constructions. We will also take the initiativ...