Fazilka, 28 May 2025 : The Punjab government is conducting a large-scale campaign against corruption. In this series, recently four police personnel, including the SHO of Fazilka, were arrested, and now action has been taken against the SSP of Fazilka as well. According to sources, Fazilka SSP Varinder Singh Barad has been suspended in this case.
It is notable that recently, four police officers of Fazilka police station were also taken strict action against for corruption. They were caught red-handed by the vigilance team while accepting a bribe of one lakh rupees. This case is related to a mobile phone confiscated from a minor. It is also worth mentioning that the Mann government’s campaign against corruption is ongoing. The government has stated that in any corruption case, whether the official is junior or senior, no one will be spared at any cost.
Summary: Punjab government suspended Fazilka SSP after police officers were arrested for accepting a ₹1 lakh bribe, highlighting a strict anti-corruption stance.