Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Punjab Suspends Amritsar Vigilance SSP Over Tender Irregularities
The Punjab government has suspended Lakhbir Singh, the senior superintendent of police (SSP) in charge of vigilance in Amritsar.
This happened because there were some problems found with how money was being used for building and improving things in the Ranjit Avenue area.
The investigation found that a lot of money, around ₹55 crore, might have been used in the wrong way.
A social activist named Mandeep Mann was also involved in this case.
The government is still looking into it to find out more details and see if anyone else was involved.
Lakhbir Singh was the one who had earlier arrested a big leader from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) party in a case related to drugs and money.
Punjab government suspended Amritsar Vigilance SSP Lakhbir Singh over alleged tender irregularities.
Irregularities detected in development funds for Ranjit Avenue area, involving misappropriation of approximately ₹55 crore.
Social activist Mandeep Mann was also booked in connection with the case.
Further probe underway to determine the extent of financial irregularities and identify other potential involved parties.
Lakhbir Singh was appointed SSP, Vigilance in March 2024 and previously led the arrest of SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a drug-related money laundering case.
- Who
- Lakhbir Singh, SSP Vigilance, Amritsar, and social activist Mandeep Mann
- What
- Suspension of Lakhbir Singh and booking of Mandeep Mann over alleged tender irregularities
- When
- Suspension announced on Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in tenders related to development works in the Ranjit Avenue area, involving misappropriation of funds
- Officer Suspended
- Lakhbir Singh, SSP Vigilance, Amritsar
- Alleged Irregularities
- ₹55 crore tender irregularities
- Location
- Ranjit Avenue area, Amritsar
- Inquiry Conducted By
- Senior officer
- Further Probe
- Underway to ascertain extent of irregularities
- Additional Action
- Social activist Mandeep Mann booked
- Appointment Date
- March 2024
- Notable Case
- Led arrest of SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia
