Police officer dismissed in Punjab for taking drugs

CHANDIGARH: On the orders of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Jorawar Singh was on Saturday dismissed over a viral video showing him taking chitta (synthetic drug).

Senior Superintendent of Polic Dhruman H. Nimbale has issued the notification dismissing the ASI.

The Chief Minister has also warned of strict action against any personnel in uniform found indulging in criminal acts.

Taking serious note of the viral video, also reported by a section of the media on Friday, the Chief Minister announced his decision to dismiss the ASI after an inquiry. The inquiry prima facie showed evidence that the ASI posted in Tarn Taran was consuming drugs using a lighter and silver foil, as seen in the video, according to an official spokesperson. (IANS) 

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