Gurugram, A Gurugram resident has complained to Haryana chief minister towards a “corrupt” senior hearth division officer, who has lately been given a posting on the state headquarters for hearth providers, and demanded motion towards the official.
Within the written criticism, a replica of which is with PTI, Kapil Singh has alleged that Sajjan Kumar, assistant divisional hearth officer , was caught red-handed by the Gurugram Anti-Corruption Bureau in 2023 whereas accepting a bribe for issuing a Hearth NOC.
He mentioned a strict departmental motion was anticipated towards Kumar, who has “a documented historical past of corruption allegations and legal proceedings,” nevertheless, he was reinstated by the federal government in January 2025.
Subsequently, he was “posted as ADFO in Jhajjar,” and was additionally given further cost of Rohtak, Kapil claimed in his criticism to CM Nayab Singh Saini.
“Now, probably the most regarding is the latest choice, in March 2026. Kumar was assigned to take care of the technical work on the Directorate of Hearth & Emergency Companies, Panchkula, for 3 days per week,” the criticism learn.
He mentioned this successfully locations a tainted officer on the state headquarters, the place crucial technical approvals, insurance policies, and hearth security clearances are dealt with.
Singh added that posting an officer with a “confirmed” corruption case on the state-level technical authority raises critical questions on administrative integrity.
He cautioned that such postings might encourage systemic corruption, particularly in delicate areas like hearth security NOCs, which immediately affect public security.
“Such issues might result in compromised security requirements, elevated bribery practices and threat to public life in case of fireplace incidents,” he mentioned, requesting that Kumar’s posting be instantly reviewed and cancelled.
Regardless of repeated makes an attempt, Kumar couldn’t be contacted.
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