Chandigarh, March 24, 2020: The pandemic of COVID-19 has today emerged as biggest public health emergency of global concern. Government of Punjab, under leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister Punjab is taking all necessary steps including imposition of curfew to contain spread / transmission of its dangerous virus.
Therefore, in view of prevailing situation, understanding the fact that district administration is hard pressed for resources; Chief Director/Vigilance Bureau has directed all vigilance bureau officers to tie up with district administration & district police and to offer all kinds of cooperation & assistance.
A spokesperson of Vigilance bureau revealed that acting on directions of Chief Director/VB, Vigilance Bureau SSPs have already written demi official letters to respective Deputy Commissioners and district police heads, offering them all their all assistance and cooperation.
Additionally, Chief Director/VB has also directed its officers to keep a check on on hoarding/black marketing of essential goods and on intentional irregularities in implementing govt. measures against COVID-19.
It is pertinent to mention that, Vigilance Bureau officials have already decided to donate their one day salary to CM’s Relief Fund.