The two suspects in custody of the Vigilance Bureau. Rajesh Sachar
Patiala, April 1
Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) today arrested two persons for taking a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh in the name of bureau officials.
An official spokesperson for the state VB said the arrested persons had been identified as Paramjeet Singh, alias Pamma, a resident of Daroli village; and Sahil Goyal of Patiala. They have been booked on an online complaint lodged by Jagseer Singh, a resident of Arnetu village, on the Chief Minister’s anti-corruption action line. “The complainant had alleged in his complaint that both accused had allegedly took a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh in the name of vigilance officials from him to help in an ongoing inquiry with allegations of embezzlement in village development works against his mother,” said the spokesperson.
During an inquiry, the allegations levelled in the complaint were found to be correct and true. Subsequently, a case under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act was registered against both accused. Further investigation into this case was under progress, he said.
The Tribune News Service brings you the latest news, analysis and insights from the region, India and around the world. Follow the Tribune News Service for a wide-ranging coverage of events as they unfold, with perspective and clarity.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
Heat wave: Punjab announces early summer holidays for government, private schools from May 21
Teaching/non-teaching staff would continue to perform their ...
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein die in helicopter crash
Vice-president, state TV confirm deaths of all aboard Presid...
‘Deeply saddened and shocked’: India condoles Iranian President Raisi and Foreign Minister's death in helicopter crash
The helicopter crashed in the northwest of Iran on Sunday
Will unusual heatwave in Himachal break Shimla’s highest-ever temperature record of 32.4°C in May this year? Here's what weatherman says
Mercury continues to soar in Himachal, MeT sounds yellow ale...
