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States » NorthPosted at: Dec 7 2019 8:05PM


Amarinder directs state DGP to probe politician-gangster nexus

Chandigarh, Dec 7 (UNI) Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports alleging nexus of some politicians with gangsters in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Saturday ordered an inquiry into the matter, promising stern action against anyone found to be so involved, while expressing full confidence in his colleagues.
The Chief Minister directed DGP Dinkar Gupta to inquire into the ''allegations made out from the documents/photos'' that have been submitted to him and which ''prove to the contrary'' of the allegations made by opposition parties, Capt Singh said in his December 5 orders.
The photographs show a notorious criminal, who has many cases against him and has links with a known gangster, with top Akali leaders, including Sukhbir Badal, Bikram Majithia and Harsimrat Badal, an official spokesperson said.
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