The Haryana Police Sangathan and Constables and Head Constables’ Association have alleged large-scale irregularities in the functioning of the state police department during a central executive meeting here today. The organisation maintained that illegal mining was being carried out in Yamunanagar, Karnal, Panchkula, Panipat, Sonepat, Mewat, Faridabad, Narnaul, Rewari, Gurgaon and Bhiwani districts under patronage of top police officials. Association president Dilawar Singh alleged that Rs 40,000 to Rs 1 lakh per case were openly paid for inter-district transfers in the police department, which were later cancelled. He demanded that an FIR be lodged in the matter. He alleged that up to 30 per cent commission was being taken by the officials concerned in the purchase of spare parts for department vehicles. “There are serious irregularities in ORP promotions, police medals and purchase of uniform for police personnel, which is a big scandal and should be investigated,” he maintained. He pointed out that funds amounting to Rs 2 crore meant for training and diet of RAF personnel had been usurped by senior officials of the department. The welfare fund collected for the constables is spent on luxuries of senior officials at police headquarters. “The police personnel are not able to get home loans as the competent officials do not sign the verification documents. They do not get weekly offs, nor leave as and when required,” he said. Dilawar Singh further maintained that private crane operators were engaged to lift the vehicles parked in no-parking areas. “Of the Rs 500 fine paid by the vehicle-owners, these operators get Rs 400 per vehicle, while only Rs 100 is deposited in the government exchequer, which brings a bad name to the department and tarnishes its image,” he said. He alleged that police personnel and class IV employees were being exploited by senior police officials and political leaders. Department vehicles were also being used for domestic purposes by top officials, he added. The association has given a 45-day ultimatum to the state authorities to address these concerns and fulfil their longstanding demands, failing which a statewide agitation will be launched. Police versus police Demand for Rs 40,000 to Rs 1 lakh per case for inter-district transfers 30 per cent commission being taken by officials in the purchase of spare parts for department vehicles Funds amounting to Rs 2 crore meant for training and diet of RAF personnel have allegedly been usurped by senior officials Welfare fund collected for the constables being spent on luxuries of senior officials Department vehicles being used for domestic purposes Exploitation of Class IV employees.