Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to create a scheme to reward whistleblowers providing information about tax evasion, cow smuggling, and drug trafficking. The scheme will ensure the confidentiality of informants and offer financial incentives for actionable intelligence.
The chief minister has also instructed the development of dedicated online portals where citizens can report such illegal activities. “The identity and details of those sharing information on tax evasion, cattle smuggling, or drug trafficking will remain confidential. An initial fund of Rs 2 crore will be allocated to the Excise and Taxation Department to support this initiative,” Saini said.
He emphasised the need for intensified efforts to curb drug peddling in the state and called for collaboration between the Excise and Taxation Department, Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau, and the police. A portal for reporting drug peddling will be launched, and informants will be rewarded for their contributions, the government spokesperson added.
Issuing directives to tackle counterfeit liquor production and smuggling, Saini instructed officials to enforce strict penalties, including hefty fines, against offenders. “The ill-gotten assets of such criminals should also be attached,” the spokesperson said.
The chief minister further directed that liquor vends in rural areas must be located at a significant distance from homes, schools, and religious sites. Approval from the local Gram Panchayat will also be made mandatory for opening liquor vends.
Source: The Indian Express
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