Vigilance Bureau Arrests Private Firm Owner in Rs 40.85 Lakh Government Grant Misappropriation Case
Chandigarh, March 3,
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has apprehended Satwinder, the proprietor of Amloh Enterprises and a resident of Amloh in Fatehgarh Sahib district, in connection with the embezzlement of Rs 40,85,175 in government grants. Satwinder, who had been evading authorities, was wanted for his alleged role in the misappropriation of funds intended for the Amloh block and several gram panchayats. The scam was carried out in collusion with Kulwinder Singh Randhawa, the then Block Development and Panchayats Officer (BDPO) of Fatehgarh Sahib.
An official spokesperson for the VB revealed that an FIR (No. 37) was filed on August 9, 2024, at the VB Police Station in Patiala Range. The case was registered under Sections 409 (criminal breach of trust) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The investigation involves five accused, including Kulwinder Singh Randhawa, who is currently serving as the District Development and Panchayats Officer (DDPO). The accused are alleged to have illegally diverted government funds to private firms and individuals.
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The spokesperson added that two of the accused, Kulwinder Singh Randhawa and a private individual named Hanspal, have already been arrested. The VB is continuing its probe and is actively working to apprehend the remaining individuals involved in the case.
