Names For New Police Chief Sent To Centre: Punjab Chief Minister To Navjot Sidhu
NDTV
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's comment came after Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu reiterated his demanded for replacing the state's police chief and advocate general.
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu again demanded a replacement of Punjab's police chief and advocate general on Sunday, saying otherwise the ruling party in the state will suffer a loss of face.
Hours later, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi reminded that the names of 10 police officers have already been sent to the Centre.
He asserted that a "good" officer will be appointed as the director general of police (DGP) after consulting Mr Sidhu, ministers and MLAs once the state government receives three shortlisted names from the Centre.
"Demand for Justice in Sacrilege cases and for arrest of main culprits behind the drug trade brought our Govt in 2017 & Due to his failure, People removed the last CM. Now, AG/DG appointments rub salt on wounds of victims, they must be replaced or we will have No face!! (sic)," Mr Sidhu said in a tweet.
