The Fact News Service
Chandigarh, February 4
Under the instructions of Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, two employees of the Transport Department have been suspended after being found involved in drug trafficking, and the process to terminate their services has already begun.
Providing more details, Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar stated that an inspector and a conductor were found involved in drug trafficking. Both were arrested by Jalandhar Police, and a case has been registered against them by the Special Cell, Commissionerate, Jalandhar.
Punjab’s Transport Minister, S. Laljit Singh Bhullar, announced the suspension of Inspector Kirat Singh and Conductor Deepak Sharma of Punjab Roadways, Jalandhar-2, for their involvement in drug trafficking. He mentioned that office orders regarding their suspension have been issued by the department.
It is also worth mentioning that the third person, Ajit Singh Raju, who has been arrested for drug trafficking, has no connection with the Transport Department.
Cabinet Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar emphasized that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann’s vision is to eradicate drugs from the state. He added that as per the commitment of Chief Minister, if any employee of the department is found involved in drug trafficking or unscrupulous activities, they will not be spared, and strict action will be taken against them immediately.
