BATHINDA, April 6 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday ordered the transfer of all staff at the Kot Shamir police post in Bathinda after a sarpanch alleged police inaction against drug peddlers.

Police authorities confirmed that the entire team of 11 police personnel, including three assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs), four senior constables, one constable and three home guards, has been transferred to Mansa district.

CM took action during a meeting with the party workers and district officials this morning. During the meeting, Gulabgarh sarpanch Lakha Singh raised the issue of easy drug availability and complained that despite previous complaints, the local police authorities had not taken firm action.

The sarpanch also highlighted ...