Punjab food safety officer faces 26 transfers, suspensions in 17 years, says 'Punished for honesty'. Punjab food safety officer Abhinav Kumar said he has faced 26 actions, including transfers and suspensions, in his 17-year career. The 42-year-old alleged he was targeted for not succumbing to political pressure. His latest suspension on October 1 sparked protests in Ferozepur, where locals claimed he was punished for cracking down on food adulteration & demanded his reinstatement, NDTV reported.