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Crime
Punjab Police Dismisses Inspector Sunita Rani After She Mocked Vigilance Arrest
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 07:17 AM
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Punjab police has terminated Inspector Sunita Rani after she publicly laughed off a vigilance‑department arrest. The dismissal follows an internal disciplinary probe.
The Punjab police this week terminated the services of Inspector Sunita Rani after the officer was seen laughing at a recent vigilance‑department arrest.
Rani had been taken into custody by the state vigilance agency on suspicion of misconduct, and her light‑hearted reaction was widely reported in the media.
Following a review by senior police officials, the department concluded that her conduct violated service norms and issued a dismissal order in accordance with the police rules.
The decision underscores the force’s stance on maintaining discipline and public confidence among its ranks.
Rani had been taken into custody by the state vigilance agency on suspicion of misconduct, and her light‑hearted reaction was widely reported in the media.
Following a review by senior police officials, the department concluded that her conduct violated service norms and issued a dismissal order in accordance with the police rules.
The decision underscores the force’s stance on maintaining discipline and public confidence among its ranks.