Dehradun, June 20 -- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken stringent action in the Haridwar Municipal Corporation land purchase case under his government's "zero-tolerance" policy against corruption.

As per the Chief Minister's Office, in connection with the case, a recommendation has been made for the immediate dismissal from service of Varun Chaudhary, the then Municipal Commissioner of Haridwar Municipal Corporation. At the same time, former Haridwar District Magistrate Karmendra Singh has been found guilty of serious negligence in the discharge of his official duties and responsibilities, and a decision has been taken to impose a major penalty against him. Recommendations for action against both officers are being sent to the ...