Punjab Health Minister sacked by CM Bhagwant Mann over corruption allegations, arrested

Sacked Punjab Health Minister Vijay Singla is a legislator from the Mansa Assembly. CM Mann ordered the registration of an FIR against the minister.

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday sacked his Health Minister Vijay Singla from the cabinet over alleged corruption charges. The Chief Minister said the health minister was "involved in corruption cases'' and they had solid proof of that.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann sacks state's Health Minister Vijay Singla following complaints of corruption against him. He was demanding a 1% commission from officials for contracts. Concrete evidence found against Singla: Punjab CMO pic.twitter.com/YGFw1SYtzk

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