Chandigarh, March 25 -- In a decisive move to dismantle systemic corruption, the Punjab Government on Monday transferred 191 MHCs (Muharrir Head Constable) - popularly known asmunshis- found posted at the same stations for over two years. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, announcing the action, called it a critical step in the State Government's "zero-tolerance" anti-graft campaign.
"No official entrenched for years will escape scrutiny," declared Cheema, emphasizing that prolonged postings breed corruption. "We foundmunshisoccupying stations for eight to 10 years, even as senior officers were routinely transferred. This rot ends now," he said.
The reshuffle came after complaints of clerks wielding unchecked influence, allegedly manip...