Anti-corruption drive

19 Mar

Punjab Vigilance Bureau Intensifies Crackdown on Corruption, Registers 32 Cases in a Month

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-corruption drive, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Corruption Crackdown, Punjab Vigilance Bureau

Chandigarh, March 19, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has intensified its anti-corruption drive, registering 32 cases involving 70 suspects since February 18, 2025. This aggressive campaign reflects the Punjab Government’s determined push to root out corruption from the state’s governance system.An official spokesperson of the VB disclosed that 20 individuals have been arrested so far. Among the accused are 12 revenue officials, 10 police personnel, 8 local government officials, 7 rural development and panchayat department officials, and 2 power corporation officials. The cases include 11 trap cases, 20 criminal cases, and one disproportionate assets case.The Punjab Government has…

20 Feb

Punjab Police Dismiss 52 Personnel in Anti-Corruption Crackdown

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-corruption drive, Bhagwant Mann, corruption, police dismissals, Punjab Police crackdown

Chandigarh, February 20, 2025: In a major drive against corruption and misconduct, Punjab Police have dismissed 52 personnel over the past 10 days, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav announced on Wednesday. The move aligns with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s directive to ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in public service. Action Against Corruption and Absenteeism The dismissed officials include:1 Inspector5 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs)4 Head Constables42 Constables The highest dismissals occurred in:Ludhiana (7 dismissals) – 4 under the Commissionerate of Police and 3 in Ludhiana-RuralPatiala (5 dismissals)Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur (4 each)The dismissals come in the wake of AAP’s renewed focus on…