Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), in line with the zero tolerance policy adopted by the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government, has apprehended Jagtar Singh, Tehsildar posted at district Sangrur for accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000/-. His co-accused will be arrested soon. An amount of Rs. 1,45,000/- was recovered during the search of accused Tehsildar house.
Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrest has been made following a complaint lodged by a resident of Mehlan village district Sangrur against Jagtar Singh Tehsildar and Malvinder Singh Clerk posted at tehsil office Sangrur. He further said that the complainant alleged that he had approached accused for executing the registry of purchased land. Both accused received bribe money of Rs. 30,000/- for executing the registry of the land.
After verification of the complaint, it was found that above said allegations are true. In this regard, a case under prevention of corruption act has been registered against both the accused at VB Police range, Patiala. Further investigation into this case is underway, he added. The Vigilance Bureau appeals to the citizens of Punjab to report any such incident of corruption to us. The Vigilance Bureau is committed to take strict action against all those involved in corruption.