Vigilance Bureau arrests Sub Inspector and his accomplice for accepting Rs 20,000 bribe

Chandigarh, April 3:

          Continuing its zero-tolerance policy against corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested a Sub Inspector and his accomplice private operator for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000.  The accused have been identified as Sub Inspector Sarvan Singh, police post Incharge posted  at Central Jail, Ferozpur and his accomplice Pradeep Singh private operator.

          Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said that both the above said accused were booked following a complaint lodged by Kuldeep Singh resident of Mathere village district Ferozpur.

          He further added that the complainant said that the Sub Inspector had demanded Rs 50,000/- for helping him in the case  which was registered against his brother  and accepted Rs. 20000/- on the spot through his private operator Pradeep Singh. In this regard, the complainant has also recorded a video when the accused demanded the remaining amount.

          He further added that in this regard a case has been registered against both the accused under Sections 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 as Amended by P.C (Amendment) Act 2018 at VB Range police station, Ferozepur. Both accused have been arrested and further investigation is underway.

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