Drugs charges: Punjab CM dismisses PPS officer Raj Jit Singh orders vigilance probe
PTC Web Desk: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday dismissed PPS officer Raj Jit Singh and also ordered a vigilance inquiry against his “disproportionate assets”. He is the first senior PPS official to be dismissed from service on drug charges.
It comes after three SIT reports were opened on Raj Jit’s alleged partnership with dismissed cop Inderjit Singh, who allegedly planted money on innocent to extort money and helped drug smugglers.
Although Inderjit was arrested by ADGP Harpreet Sidhu-led STF on drugs in 2018 during Capt Amarinder Singh’s government. However, no action was taken against Raj Jit.
“We won’t spare anyone involved in drugs. After opening the sealed cover reports, Raj Jit Singh was booked and has been dismissed from service. The VB has been asked to probe the wealth he amassed by selling ‘chitta (heroin)’. More details very soon,” Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann tweeted.
- With inputs from our correspondent
