No official decision has been taken yet, says Chetan Chauhan on 25,000 Home Guards termination

Oct 16, 2019

Lucknow (UP), Oct 16 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh is having a rethink on its decision to terminate the services of 25,000 home guards attached with police stations and engaged in traffic duty after an uproar over the move. Home Guard Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Chetan Chauhan said, "The decision has not been taken yet, this matter is still under process." "No home guard will be removed. They might reduce their working day," he further added. Last week, the state police headquarters had issued orders to all districts Superintendent of Police (SP) to terminate the services of 25,000 Home Guards.