Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday took strict action against alleged negligence in tackling the drug menace in Bathinda district, ordering the transfer of the entire staff of the Kot Shamir police post following complaint from a village sarpanch during a party workers’ meeting here.Acting on the Chief Minister’s directions, Harjeet Singh, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Bathinda Range, transferred 11 police personnel, including the post in-charge, to Mansa district. The transferred staff comprised three Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs), four senior constables, one constable and three home guards.In addition to the transfers, the DIG also ordered a departmental inquiry against the Station House Officer (SHO) of Bathinda Sadar police station.The action followed a complaint raised by Lakha Singh, sarpanch of Gulabgarh village, who highlighted the growing drug problem in his village during the meeting held in an auditorium here. According to sources, the sarpanch publicly informed the CM about some alleged drug-related deaths and inaction by local police.Taking immediate note, Mann directed senior police officials present at the meeting to take strict action. He emphasised that negligence in addressing drug-related issues would not be tolerated.Confirming the development, DIG Harjeet Singh stated that the transfers were carried out in compliance with the Chief Minister’s orders.Meanwhile, Lakha Singh clarified that he had not accused any specific individuals, but had urged authorities to address the drug issue affecting his village.The Chief Minister had arrived in Bathinda on Saturday evening, stayed overnight and later departed for an official function in Jaito in neighbouring Faridkot district.Notbaly, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains’s wife Jyoti Yadav is the SSP of Bathinda, who is on leave, and the additional charge of Bathinda is given to Mansa SSP Bhagirath Singh Meena.