Senior IPS officer Anil Kumar Raturi who has recently been promoted as director general (DG) of police and director of vigilance said on Wednesday that his department would deal stringently with the corrupt by way of deterrent. “What is needed is to strike fear in those vulnerable to corruption so that they think twice before indulging in any kind of corrupt act,” he said. Seeking cooperation from the people to stamp out corruption in the government departments, he said that the people should inform the vigilance department promptly in case they come across any official demanding bribe. He also mentioned the toll free number – 1800-180-6666- that is available for the people to inform the vigilance department about any corrupt practice among the government officials. “People can also register complaints on What’s App number- 9456592300 if any government official demands bribe against the works to be done. We would have zero tolerance for grafts the officers indulge in,” he added.
He said that the government officials, caught receiving bribe, are being booked under appropriate sections of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. SP, Vigilance, VK Krishan Kumar said that to stamp out corruption rampant in government departments and offices, vigilance department has taken several measures recently. A page on Facebook- Fight against Corruption Uttarakhand- has been opened for the purpose. In addition, people can inform the department about the persons who are having assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. One may personally or otherwise inform the department regarding the same. The people can also report vigilance department through mobile numbers 9456591894 and 9411112739.
“This year, the department has received as many as 23 complaints related to corruption and disproportionate assets and 17 accused were trapped. Investigating is on in the remaining cases which are related to disproportionate assets,” he added.