Breaking: Two Punjab Police ASIs suspended for dereliction of duty
Babushahi Bureau
Malerkotla (Punjab), October 19, 2026: Malerkotla Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harkamalpreet Singh Khakh has suspended Jodepul police outpost in-charge Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Gurjant Singh and ASI Bhinder Singh with immediate effect for alleged dereliction of duty.
According to information released by the District Public Relations Office (DPRO), Malerkotla, the two police officials, bearing service numbers 2521/Sangrur and 2512/Sangrur, respectively, were suspended on charges of negligence in the discharge of their duties.
SSP Khakh said negligence in duty would not be tolerated under any circumstances in the Malerkotla district police. He directed all police officers and personnel to perform their duties with complete honesty and responsibility.
He added that strict departmental action would continue against officials found negligent in the performance of their duties.