Punjab Newsline | Ludhiana
A Vigilance team on Wednesday afternoon raided the B Zone office of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation and caught a Property Tax Branch inspector allegedly accepting a bribe. The inspector, who was posted in the branch located on the ground floor, is accused of demanding or accepting money in exchange for settling property tax dues.
Following the raid, Vigilance officials launched an investigation inside the inspector’s cabin. The team began examining documents and other official records to gather evidence related to the alleged bribery case.
The action triggered a stir among officials and employees present at the municipal corporation office.
According to preliminary information, the Vigilance team is investigating allegations that the inspector took a bribe to settle a property tax matter. However, the exact amount of the alleged bribe and the details of the property involved have not yet been confirmed.
Further details regarding the action taken against the inspector, the alleged bribe amount and the circumstances of the case are awaited. More information is expected to emerge after the Vigilance team completes its investigation.
