Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government on Tuesday refuted ex-Punjab DGP KPS Gill's claim that Chief Minister Raman Singh had asked him to sit back and earn salary as an advisor, saying it was "unfortunate" that he was giving such a "baseless statement" at this difficult period. "It is unfortunate that a man of his caliber is giving such baseless statement at this difficult time," Chhattisgarh government spokesperson Aman Kumar Singh said. Singh said that the former adviser "was wrong in saying that he was asked to relax, enjoy his stay and keep earning his salary."
"No such statement was made by the Chief Minister," he said. Revelation of such details to media after seven years of his stint indicates that the allegations are "malicious and based on distorted facts," the spokesman said. All his (Gill's) suggestions, which were practical and found useful, were implemented, he said. Gill, who was sent to Chhattisgarh in 2006 as an adviser, had earlier on Tuesday said he was asked by Chief Minister Raman Singh to sit back and earn his salary.
"Initially his (Chhattisgarh CM) response was quite adequate but after some days maybe there were some inputs from New Delhi or from within the state that he became a disinterested spectator". He later said Just sit back and enjoy your stay as long as you are here, the former top cop told a news channel....
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12:17 AM, May 29, 2013
The entire country is outraged over the brutal killing of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops on the LoC. The ceasefire violations along with the killing and mutilation of Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops have turned into a political war of words in India with the BJP being very vocal and demanding tough action against Pakistan. ...
11:47 AM, Jan 16, 2013
KPS Gill expresses surprise at Services and Pakistan players playing together in the HIL after what happened at the LOC last week. ...
07:53 PM, Jan 15, 2013
New Delhi: Former Congress MP Jagdish Tytler and former Punjab DGP KPS Gill have landed in a controversy after being included in the official delegation to the Olympics. A few Sikh bodies in the UK have written to its government seeking a ban on their entry to the country. In their memorandum, the Sikh bodies cited allegations of human rights violations against Tytler and Gill. All India Sikh Students Federation...
01:18 PM, Jul 08, 2012
New Delhi: Former Punjab DGP KPS Gill has hit out at attempts to politicise the mercy plea of Khalistani terrorist Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar ahead of elections in the Punjab. Gill said, "There should be no clemency for Bhullar and that politics is being played over it as elections are due in Punjab." Gill also debunked the Akali Dal's claim that saving Bhullar from the death row would remove acrimony ...
01:38 PM, May 30, 2011
New Delhi: Former Punjab DGP KPS Gill has hit out at attempts to politicise the mercy plea of Khalistani terrorist Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar ahead of elections in the Punjab. Gill said, "There should be no clemency for Bhullar and that politics is being played over it as elections are due in Punjab." Gill also debunked the Akali Dal's claim that saving Bhullar from the death row would remove acrimony...
01:38 PM, May 30, 2011
This could just be Indian hockey's chance to break out from the obscurity of the past two decades. Nimbus Sport's partnership with the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) to launch World Series Hockey (WSH) league is one more attempt to bring back to centre stage a game that has brought India eight Olympic golds and much glory. Thirty-six top players have signed up to play in the league, which is fashioned...
01:49 PM, Jan 21, 2011
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11:10 AM, Jan 06, 2010
Many top cops have been accused of being involved in nefarious activities. ...
07:45 AM, Jan 06, 2010
Rupan Deol Bajaj wants his Padma Shri and medals of valour withdrawn. ...
01:58 AM, Jan 06, 2010
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12:28 PM, Sep 27, 2008
CNN-IBN chief sports correspondent Digvijay Singh Deo talks to KPS Gill. ...
08:51 AM, Sep 25, 2008
Being aware of neighbourhood happenings may help thwart terror. ...
01:37 AM, Jul 29, 2008
A running commentary of Delhi vs Odisha and Rajasthan vs Mumbai plus updates of all the other Ranji Trophy matches across the country. ...
10:58 PM, Jul 17, 2008
New Delhi: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram Wednesday questioned if the Indian team has the bench strength to replace opening duo of Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag ahead of the England series at home. I doubt India have a Plan B to replace them. With Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman retiring, the middle order will be bereft of experience and under the circumstances, dislodging a time-tested combination at the top...
11:22 PM, Jul 10, 2008
Mumbai: Despite Cheteshwar Pujara's fine knock of 80, Saurashtra got bundled out for a mere 173, which Gujarat achieved comfortably to register a four-wicket victory in an inconsequential West Zone Vijay Hazare one-day league tie here on Tuesday. Electing to bat first here at the Wankhede Stadium, Saurashtra scored 173 all out in 47.5 overs and in reply Gujarat reached the target, making 175 for six in 39.3 overs. Saurashtra...
08:22 AM, Apr 29, 2008
What a quixotic match it was, and what a startling result. Having been decidedly ordinary in the field, allowing Sri Lanka to cruise to 320, India got it together at the right time in extraordinary manner to chase down the target in 36.4 overs to seize a bonus point and stay alive in the tournament. The fans at Bellerive Oval were treated to a game of two halves. The first...
03:49 AM, Apr 29, 2008
Mirpur: The match between Duronto Rajshahi and Dhaka Gladiators turned out to be a tense match at the end in the Bangladesh Premier League on Monday. After electing to bat, Gladiators managed to put up a low score of 116 as they ran into the experienced pacer, Mohammad Sami, who claimed five wickets. The chase looked simple for Rajshahi, but their batsmen stumbled to 80 for 6 at one stage,...
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