Punjab Cracks Down on Longstanding Police Clerks

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced the transfer of 191 'munshi' across various police stations. This move follows a new policy limiting their tenure to two years in a single post, aimed at curbing corruption and reflecting the state's commitment to administrative transparency.

In a significant move to combat corruption, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema revealed the transfer of 191 police clerks, commonly known as 'munshi', to different stations.

This action, targeting longstanding tenure, aligns with the state's new policy limiting their service to a maximum of two years per position.

Cheema emphasized the AAP government's dedication to rooting out corruption across all governmental departments, illustrating a systematic approach to enhance transparency and integrity in public service.

(With inputs from agencies.)