Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), as part of its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, arrested six government officials and two private individuals red-handed while accepting bribes in six separate trap cases during September.
Disclosing this on Sunday, an official spokesperson of the Vigilance Bureau said the bureau continued its efforts to curb corruption among public servants and other individuals across various sectors.
The spokesperson informed that the bureau submitted challans in 23 vigilance cases before various competent courts during the month. In addition, one vigilance inquiry was registered to conduct a detailed investigation into a corruption-related matter.
The bureau also registered four criminal cases against eight accused, including seven government employees. Furthermore, one case related to disproportionate assets was registered against a government employee.
Six Convicted in Bribery Cases
Sharing details of the legal proceedings, the spokesperson said that four bribery cases filed and pursued by the Vigilance Bureau were decided by various competent courts during September.
In these cases, six individuals were convicted and sentenced to imprisonment ranging from two to five years. The courts also imposed fines ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹25,000 on the convicted persons.
The Vigilance Bureau reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against corruption and ensuring accountability among government employees and other individuals involved in corrupt practices.
