By Chandan Singh | Page 3 News Worldwide | New Delhi
The Delhi Government has suspended five pharmacists and two officials with immediate effect after an investigation uncovered serious irregularities at various stores of the Central Procurement Agency (CPA).
According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the probe revealed major lapses in the procurement, storage and management of medicines, prompting disciplinary action against the officials concerned.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and administrative negligence, asserting that such practices will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
She reiterated that accountability in matters affecting public interest remains the government’s top priority and warned that strict action would continue against any officer or employee found guilty of corruption, negligence or irregularities.
