Punjab News: Bhagwant Mann Govt Suspends Fazilka SSP Over Corruption Allegations

In a decisive move against corruption, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has suspended the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Fazilka. The action comes amid growing efforts by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to reinforce clean and transparent governance in the state.

ਭ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਟਾਚਾਰ 'ਤੇ ਮਾਨ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਦਾ ਐਕਸ਼ਨ‼️
ਫਾਜ਼ਿਲਕਾ ਦੇ SSP ਨੂੰ ਕੀਤਾ Suspend

ਭ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਟਾਚਾਰ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਾ ਛੋਟਾ ਹੋਵੇ ਚਾਹੇ ਵੱਡਾ ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ਿਆ ਕੋਈ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ pic.twitter.com/SErfsOXgo7

— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) May 28, 2025

“No One Will Be Spared,” Says Mann Govt

AAP Punjab, in an official tweet, declared the suspension while reaffirming its stance on corruption.

“Whether the corrupt is small or big, no one will be spared,” the tweet read in Punjabi.

(“ਭ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਟਾਚਾਰ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਾ ਛੋਟਾ ਹੋਵੇ ਚਾਹੇ ਵੱਡਾ, ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ਿਆ ਕੋਈ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ।”)

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has repeatedly emphasized that his government will not tolerate any form of corruption, regardless of an official’s rank or influence.

Part of Ongoing Anti-Corruption Drive

The suspension is part of the Mann-led administration’s ongoing anti-corruption drive, which has seen action against several officials across departments. While the exact details of the allegations against the Fazilka SSP have not been made public, sources indicate that preliminary findings pointed to serious irregularities, prompting swift disciplinary action.

Further investigation is underway to determine the full scope of misconduct and the necessary legal proceedings. 

Since assuming office in 2022, the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government has taken several visible steps to root out corruption from the state’s administration. From launching an anti-corruption helpline to taking action against erring officials, the government has made it clear that malpractices at any level will not be tolerated.

This latest suspension is being seen as another example of the Mann government’s willingness to act swiftly, regardless of rank or status, to uphold its promises to the people of Punjab.

Political Reactions and Public Response

While opposition parties have often questioned the AAP government’s effectiveness in governance, this bold move has drawn mixed reactions. Supporters see it as proof of the government's sincerity, while critics demand transparency in sharing the evidence and process behind such suspensions.

Meanwhile, the public response on social media has largely favored the government's tough stance, with many netizens praising CM Bhagwant Mann for “walking the talk” on corruption.