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CHANDIGARH:The Capt Amarinder Singh government will set up a commission of inquiry to look into cases of alleged vendetta by the SAD-BJP government against its political opponents.

Panel to probe ‘vendetta’

Capt Amarinder Singh. Tribune file



Sarbjit Dhaliwal

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, March 16

The Capt Amarinder Singh government will set up a commission of inquiry to look into cases of alleged vendetta by the SAD-BJP government against its political opponents. Sources said a proposal in this regard was being drafted in consultation with legal experts. It was not clear whether it would be a one-man commission. 

In the run-up to the elections, Capt Amarinder had received several complaints about “false cases” having been slapped on Congress leaders and supporters at the instance of SAD-appointed halqa chiefs in connivance with low-rung police officials.

Under the rules, an inquiry commission can be given the powers of a civil court and summon the accused. Besides, it can accept affidavits as evidence. Sources said the government wanted to take the legal route to deal with all cases of political vendetta — an issue that was repeatedly raised by Congress workers at various fora, including the Vidhan Sabha.

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“Congress workers and supporters walked the extra mile to ensure a resounding victory in these elections. Therefore, Capt Amarinder is keen to free them from the ‘troubles’ they faced during the SAD-BJP government,” said a party functionary. 

The commission would help gather sound evidence against errant officials.

Meanwhile, Capt Amarinder has instructed the police to launch a drive against drug dealers. The transfer of senior officials immediately after assuming charge is part of the roadmap to deal with the menace. He has reportedly told DGP Suresh Arora to improve law and order and wants officers to rein in gangsters.

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