In a massive development, Punjab Government on Monday suspended the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Sri Muktsar Sahib. Rajesh Tripathi IAS was appointed as DC of Sri Muktsar Sahib in 2024. Sri Muktsar Sahib DC Rajesh Tripathi's suspension came as Punjab Government's zero-tolerance policy against corruption. As per the information received. Rajesh Tripathi IAS was suspended by the Punjab Government after receiving multiple corruption complaints. Not only this, but the government has directed the Vigilance Bureau to take action in a corruption case.
Rajesh Tripathi is a 2016 batch IAS officer. Before serving as DC of Sri Muktsar Sahib, Rajesh Tripathi served as Additional Secretary, Revenue and Rehabilitation, and Additional Charge Director, Land Records, Settlement, Consolidation, and Land Acquisition, Jalandhar, besides holding other important positions.