State-appointed Justice K U Chandiwal Commission has fined Singh for dishonouring its summons to depose. The city police had also summoned the officer to appear for questioning. Last week, Singh’s representative told the commission in an affidavit that the officer could not be present because of health issues. The commission has been told that Singh does not want to cross-examine anyone and say anything more than what he had said in a letter to the chief minister.

Singh’s disappearance has led many to believe that he has fled the country. Since the power of attorney Singh submitted to the Chandiwal Commission has been executed in Chandigarh, it is also said that he could still be in the country.

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Sources said the process to put Singh under suspension has been underway for some time. A proposal to this effect, which also recommended suspension of over 12 senior and junior police officers, has been sent to the Home Department. But the DGP (state) has been asked to revise it with individual details. If accepted in a revised form, it will be an unprecedented mass disciplinary action against senior and mid-level IPS and state service officers.