The Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab Police, Gaurav Yadav, made a court appearance on Thursday concerning a famous drug case from the year 2020. The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed strong disapproval regarding the lack of cooperation from the police and voiced its displeasure about the absence of efforts from the police.
The Punjab government and the Punjab Police have also received sharp criticism in front of DGP Gaurav Yadav.
The High Court pointed out that it has been closely monitoring the situation and noticed that the Punjab government hasn’t taken any substantial action on the drug issue. This gives rise to the perception that there might be collusion between the Punjab Police and drug traffickers.
Moreover, the High Court expressed that both the Punjab government and the police have failed to address the issue adequately. After DGP’s apology, the court has issued immediate orders for corrective action. Additionally, it has provided reassurance that the Punjab Police will take concrete steps.
In relation to a drug case, the Muktsar Police had apprehended a suspect. In 2020, charges of drug trafficking were filed against the accused. The accused had filed a petition for regular bail in the High Court. The accused informed the court that all 20 witnesses against him are police personnel. Although a charge sheet was submitted against him in 2021, only one witness has appeared in court.
