Corruption Crackdown

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…

18 Feb

G. Nageswara Rao Takes Charge as Punjab Vigilance Bureau Chief, Vows Crackdown on Corruption

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCorruption Crackdown, G. Nageswara Rao, Punjab Vigilance Bureau, Vigilance Enquiry, Zero Tolerance Policy

Chandigarh, February 18, 2025: Senior IPS officer G. Nageswara Rao has officially assumed charge as the Chief Director of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) at Vigilance Bhawan, SAS Nagar. Zero Tolerance for Corruption Reiterating Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s vision for a corruption-free Punjab, Rao stressed the government's unwavering zero-tolerance policy. He promised strict action against corruption in all government departments.In his first address as VB Chief, Rao emphasized administrative efficiency and transparency. He assured that corruption-related cases and Vigilance Enquiries (VEs) would be thoroughly investigated, with legal proceedings ensuring strict punishment for the guilty. Warning to Officials: No Room…