Amritsar Vigilance Bureau SSP suspended over 'misconduct

CHANDIGARH: (Dec 27) The Punjab government has suspended a senior officer of the Vigilance Bureau for his alleged grave misconduct and dereliction of duty, according to an order.

The December 26 order, however, did not reveal the nature of misconduct by the officer.

"Lakhbir Singh, PPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Vigilance Bureau, Amritsar, Punjab 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.