Talking to The Indian Express, Chahal, who was repatriated prematurely two days ago said, “I am not aware of any such charges of misconduct. Nobody told me anything. I am learning about these charges only today,” he said after responding to Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit’s letter to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stating that the Chandigarh administration had sought a panel from the Punjab government.
As the controversy over his repatriation turns murkier, with CM and Governor engaging in a “war of letters,” sources in the Punjab government told The Indian Express that the Governor had spoken to Chief Secretary VK Janjua about Chahal.
“He had asked for a panel verbally. It was not sought in writing. The Governor was told that Chahal was due for his promotion in the state and he would soon be called back. We thought the matter ended there. But after a few days, he was repatriated prematurely,” said a highly places source in the government.
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He added that the Chief Minister was briefed about it that the UT administration was alleging that Chahal was facing allegations of helping a certain party in a dispute.
“However, since no inquiry was initiated by the UT administration against Chahal, it was believed that the matter was not serious. We believe there is a source report given by an intelligence agency which is the basis of the complaint against him. But officers are not shifted on the basis of allegations. These allegations are to be...
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