Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Education Sakina Itoo warned that no officer found accepting bribes would be spared, asserting a zero-tolerance policy against corruption in the Union Territory.
The warning comes days after the government attached a senior education officer in Baramulla district following complaints of corruption.
“If there is any information against any officer, especially for bribery, action will be taken. That officer will not be left like this,” minister Itoo said on the sidelines of a function at the Government Degree College for Women here.
The minister said the National Conference government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is committed to transparency and will act on every complaint received.
Responding to criticism over the government’s actions, minister Itoo questioned the contradictory stance of detractors. “First you say work is not happening. Then when work is happening, when action is happening, you are not happy. Then you say, why did it happen? What do you want?” she asked.
The minister reiterated that the government would not shield any officer facing bribery complaints. (KNS)
