• Arrest made in Amritsar after trap laid on corruption complaint
Chandigarh, October 31
In a major crackdown on corruption, Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) today arrested Lalit Arora, a resident of Chheharta, Amritsar, red-handed while accepting a ₹5 lakh bribe on behalf of the Station House Officer (SHO), Chheharta police station.
The Trap: A local resident lodged a complaint alleging that the SHO and his team raided his house, falsely implicated him and his cousin in a drug trafficking case, and seized his car claiming drugs were recovered.
The complainant approached Lalit Arora (known to the SHO) for help. Arora demanded ₹25 lakh to ensure no FIR was registered. When the complainant said he could only arrange ₹5 lakh immediately, Arora agreed to accept it as part payment.
VB Swift Action: After verifying the complaint, VB’s Amritsar Range team laid a trap and nabbed Arora red-handed accepting the bribe in front of two independent witnesses.
Legal Action:
- FIR registered under Prevention of Corruption Act at VB Police Station, Amritsar Range
- Accused to be produced in court on Saturday (November 1)
- Investigation ongoing – SHO’s role under scanner
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VB spokesperson stated: “This arrest sends a strong message against corruption. We will pursue all involved to the fullest extent of law.”
The operation underscores VB’s zero-tolerance policy towards bribery in police stations. Further developments expected as investigation continues.
