Chandigarh, May 1
Key Highlights
- Arrest: Punjab Vigilance Bureau catches PUNSUP General Manager Ajit Pal Singh Saini accepting Rs 1 lakh bribe red-handed.
- Allegations: Saini demanded 10% of Rs 1.25 crore embezzled amount linked to 14,090 bogus paddy bags, settled for Rs 1 lakh as first installment.
- Complainant: Ferozepur commission agent implicated in 34,250 paddy bag shortfall; paid Rs 2.50 crore of Rs 2.97 crore penalty, contested wrongful fine.
- Sting Operation: VB traps Saini in Max Hospital parking, Mohali, recovering bribe money and seizing his official vehicle.
- Case Details: Registered under Prevention of Corruption Act at VB Police Station, Flying Squad-1, Mohali; Saini to appear in court tomorrow.
- Related Actions: PUNSUP’s Ferozepur District Manager and two inspectors suspended in the same case.
- Investigation: Further probe ongoing to uncover additional details. watch……Vigilance Bureau Arrests Absconding Patwari Wanted in Bribery Case
