In a major crackdown on administrative negligence, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has sent a shockwave through the state’s police department. Following a direct public grievance in Bathinda, the CM ordered the immediate transfer of the entire staff of a police post after allegations of a nexus with drug peddlers and failure to act on local complaints.The Turning Point: A Village Sarpanch Speaks OutThe high-stakes action unfolded during a public interaction in Bathinda. Lakha Singh, the Sarpanch of Gulabgarh village, approached the Chief Minister with a harrowing account. He alleged that despite multiple written complaints regarding the easy availability of drugs and recent overdose deaths in his area, the local Kot Shamir police post had remained a silent spectator.Visibly angered by the report of police laxity in the face of the state's "War on Drugs," CM Mann acted on the spot, directing senior officials to remove the entire team to ensure a fair investigation.Mass Transfers: 11 Personnel Shifted Out of DistrictFollowing the CM's stern directive, the Bathinda Range DIG ordered the immediate shifting of all 11 personnel stationed at the Kot Shamir post to Mansa district. The list of transferred staff includes:The Post In-charge (ASI)Three Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs)Four Senior ConstablesOne Constable and Three Home Guard JawansAdditionally, a departmental inquiry has been marked against the SHO of Bathinda Sadar, Inspector Jaswinder Singh, to determine if there was a deeper systemic failure."No Leniency for Black Sheep": CM's WarningBhagwant Mann’s latest move reinforces his government’s "Zero Tolerance" policy against the drug menace. Speaking on the incident, the CM emphasized that any official found aiding the drug mafia or ignoring public distress would face the harshest consequences."The entire police force is involved in a war against drugs. Under such circumstances, if some cops ignore the free flow of narcotics, it is intolerable," CM Mann stated during the rally.Strategy for a Drug-Free Punjab 2026This incident is part of a broader "Clean-Up Drive" by the AAP government. In early 2026, the state has already seen the arrest of over 10,000 drug smugglers and the confiscation of assets worth millions. By rotating staff and breaking local "nexus" patterns, the administration aims to revitalize the grassroots intelligence network and restore public faith in the law.
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