SDE among 2 suspended for 'negligence'
Chandigarh, June 8
SDE Sukhpreet Singh and JE Naveen Kumar of the PWD posted in Bathinda have been suspended for alleged negligence in duty.
Officials said a purported video of alleged negligence in construction work being carried out under the duo’s supervision went viral, following which a probe was launched and the suspension orders issued. The action has been taken under Rule 4 of the Punjab Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1970.
Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said they had been attached with the office of the Chief Engineer (headquarters) in Patiala.
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