Punjab Vigilance Bureau nabs 11 people red-handed in 8 bribery cases during January

Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing crusade against corruption in the state, apprehended 10 government officials and one private individual red-handed while accepting bribes in eight different trap cases in January.

Disclosing this here on Monday, an official spokesperson of the State Vigilance Bureau said that the VB has intensified its efforts to eradicate corruption among public servants and others across all spheres.

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He informed that during the last month, the Bureau submitted challans in 24 vigilance cases in various competent courts. In addition, four vigilance inquiries were also registered to thoroughly probe allegations of corruption. He further added that 12 criminal cases were registered against 16 accused people, including 11 government employees.

Giving further details, the spokesperson said that different competent courts decided seven bribery cases filed and contested by the Bureau during the month. In these cases, 11 persons were convicted and sentenced to imprisonment ranging up to four years, along with fines ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000.