Haryana Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, today urged all potential bidders to participate in the upcoming liquor vend auctions without fear, assuring them of full administrative support and security. “The government stands firmly behind law-abiding bidders. No individual should feel threatened or discouraged from participating in a legitimate government process. We will ensure full security to every participant,” Dr. Misra stated.
Dr. Misra made these remarks while chairing a law and order review meeting with Deputy Commissioners (DCs), Superintendents of Police (SPs), and District Excise and Taxation Commissioners (DETCs) from Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Jind, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal, and Ambala districts. She unequivocally stated that the state government will not tolerate any form of threat or interference in the upcoming auctions.
Taking serious note of reports indicating potential collusion between local miscreants and anti-social elements to intimidate participants, Dr. Misra directed police and intelligence agencies to immediately identify such individuals. To enhance security, she directed district intelligence units to prepare detailed profiles of habitual troublemakers and maintain constant surveillance on their movements. Police have been told to watch for suspicious people or vehicles moving around or gathering.
To build confidence among potential bidders, Dr. Misra directed the DCs and SPs of the concerned districts to hold direct dialogues with them. These meetings will serve as platforms to address security concerns and reassure participants of the government’s unwavering support.
“Deputy Commissioners and SPs must actively reach out, listen to concerns, and provide assurances that robust law-and-order arrangements are in place. The message must be loud and clear: no one will be allowed to derail this process,” she stressed.
Reiterating the state’s zero-tolerance policy, Dr. Misra warned that any laxity on the part of local administration or police would be viewed seriously. “The integrity of the auction process is non-negotiable. If any officer is found negligent or complicit, strict departmental action will follow.”
She further emphasized the importance of video surveillance, the deployment of additional police forces in vulnerable zones, and close coordination with Excise Department officers to ensure the smooth and transparent conduct of the auctions.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner & Secretary, Excise & Taxation Department, Smt. Ashima Brar, Excise & Taxation Commissioner, Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, ADGP/Law & Order, Sh. Sanjay Kumar besides other senior officers.
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