Punjab: Revenue official held for accepting Rs 34 lakh in bribes, including shoes worth Rs 3 lakh
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Revenue official held for accepting Rs 34 lakh in bribes, including shoes worth Rs 3 lakh

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh, Mar 26 A revenue official was arrested on charges of accepting bribes over Rs 34 lakh, including ‘Pakistani juttis' worth Rs 3 lakh, Punjab Vigilance Bureau said on Tuesday. The complainant further alleged that the 'patwari' and his agent Nikku had also taken Rs 3.40 lakh for purchasing two Apple iPhones and smart watches. He also accepted ‘Pakistani juttis' worth Rs 3 lakh as bribes, the complainant added. The vigilance bureau spokesperson said during the probe it was found that the 'patwari', his accomplice Nikku, his father Parmjeet Singh and brother Balwinder Singh accepted another Rs 27.50 lakh as bribes on four occasions from the complainant.

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3-year jail for food safety officer for taking Rs 5k bribe in Bengaluru
1 month, 1 week ago

3-year jail for food safety officer for taking Rs 5k bribe in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

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Ludhiana: Patwari, aide held for taking ₹3,500 bribe
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Ludhiana: Patwari, aide held for taking ₹3,500 bribe

Hindustan Times  

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Ludhiana: Patwari wanted for taking ₹34 lakh bribe surrenders
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Patwari wanted for taking ₹34 lakh bribe surrenders

Hindustan Times  

A patwari, who was wanted by the vigilance bureau for allegedly taking ₹34.70 lakh bribe, on Tuesday surrendered after his bail application was rejected by the Punjab and Haryana High court. The accused, Gurwinder Singh, was on the run since November 24, 2023 after a corruption case was registered against him by the vigilance bureau. A spokesperson of the state …

Punjab vigilance books patwari, aide for taking ₹7,000 bribe
1 year, 8 months ago

Punjab vigilance books patwari, aide for taking ₹7,000 bribe

Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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India TV News  

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Demanded Rs. 300 As Bribe Two Decades Ago: SC Upholds 1 Year Jail Term For Ex-Revenue Dept. Official [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

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Live Law  

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5 years, 7 months ago

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India TV News  

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