DSP, ETO among 4 officials suspended for negligence of duty
Chandigarh, May 14 -- Following the death of 21 people due to spurious liquor, deputy superintendent of police (Majitha) Amolak Singh and station house officer of Majitha police station Avtar Singh were suspended for negligence of duty, officials said.
Additionally, finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said that Majitha sub-division excise and taxation officer (ETO) and inspector have been placed under suspension with immediate effect.
Conveying his deep condolences to the families of the victims, Cheema assured that strict action is being taken against the culprits, with no one to be spared, irrespective of their political or administrative affiliations.
"This is a despicable crime, and the government is committed to delivering justice. Many of the culprits have already been apprehended, and cases of murder under stringent provisions of the law have been registered against them," Cheema said.
The minister assured the public that such incidents would not be tolerated, and the government is taking all necessary steps to prevent the misuse of industrial chemicals in the future....
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