Punjab Vigilance Bureau Archives

27 Mar

FCI Official Arrested for Accepting ₹50,000 Bribe in Patiala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFCI bribery case, Punjab Vigilance Bureau

Chandigarh, March 27, 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Vikas Kumar, a Quality Control Manager at the Food Storage Depot, Food Corporation of India (FCI), Patiala, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹50,000.An official spokesperson of the VB revealed that the arrest followed a complaint by a rice mill owner from Bhunarheri, Patiala district. The complainant alleged that the FCI official had demanded ₹1 lakh to facilitate the storage of rice shelled from paddy purchased by Markfed.Following a preliminary investigation, the VB laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while accepting ₹50,000 from the complainant…

25 Mar

Punjab Vigilance Bureau Arrests ASI for Accepting ₹8,000 Bribe

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Chandigarh, March 25, 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sanjay Kumar from Police Station City Kharar, SAS Nagar, for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹8,000.An official spokesperson stated that the arrest followed a complaint by a resident of Kharar village. The complainant alleged that ASI Sanjay Kumar, the investigating officer (IO) in his case, demanded ₹10,000 to issue notices to the opposing party after an FIR was registered on his complaint.After verifying the claim, the VB team set a trap and caught the officer red-handed while accepting ₹8,000 in the presence of two official witnesses.…

22 Mar

Punjab Vigilance Bureau Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations in Kharar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabfood safety, Kharar, Mohali, Punjab Vigilance Bureau

Chandigarh, March 22, 2025 – In a bid to safeguard public health and enforce strict food safety regulations, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), under the directives of the Punjab Government, launched a joint inspection drive in Kharar, Mohali district.An official spokesperson revealed that the operation was led by the VB Unit Mohali and the Food Safety Wing Mohali, under the supervision of the District Health Officer. The surprise inspections targeted food manufacturing units, vending stalls, restaurants, and hotels to ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.During the operation, five premises were inspected, resulting in the issuance of one unhygienic challan…

20 Mar

Punjab Vigilance Bureau Arrests PSPCL Junior Engineer for Accepting Bribe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabbribe, corruption, Faridkot, Jarnail Singh, PSPCL, Punjab Vigilance Bureau

Chandigarh, March 20, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Jarnail Singh, a Junior Engineer (JE) with the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), for accepting a bribe of ₹10,000. The arrest was made as part of the state's ongoing anti-corruption drive.An official spokesperson of the VB disclosed that the case was based on a complaint filed by a resident of Kothe Chahal Singh in Faridkot. According to the complaint, Singh had demanded ₹20,000 to shift a tubewell connection and install a domestic power meter at the residence of the complainant’s acquaintance. After negotiations, Singh agreed to accept…

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…