Punjab DIG, facing graft charges, resigns to support farmers

Punjab DIG, facing graft charges, resigns to support farmers

Punjab DIG, facing graft charges, resigns to support farmers

Chandigarh : DIG (Jails) Lakhwinder Singh Jakhar, currently under suspension on graft charges, on Sunday, submitted his resignation claiming that he was doing so protest against the contentious farm laws.

Jakhar said he would join the farmers' protest. ADGP (Jails) P K Sinha confirmed the development.

The government is yet to accept the resignation. Jakhar was suspended a few months ago for allegedly taking money from jail officials on a monthly basis.