Punjab News: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has arrested a clerk on charges of bribery, further reinforcing the state government’s commitment to ending corruption. The incident took place in Ferozepur district, where a clerk was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹60,000.
CM Bhagwant Mann’s Zero Tolerance on Corruption: Clerk Caught Taking ₹60,000 Bribe
According to official sources, the Vigilance Bureau acted on a complaint filed by a resident of village Lalle. The complainant alleged that the clerk, working in the local Tehsil office, was demanding money for official work. Acting swiftly, the Vigilance team laid a trap and nabbed the accused while he was taking the bribe amount.
The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has once again shown its strong stance against corruption. A clerk in Ferozepur district was caught red-handed by the Vigilance Bureau while accepting a bribe of ₹60,000. The action highlights the state government’s policy of zero tolerance towards corrupt practices.
Bhagwant Mann has repeatedly stressed that his government will not tolerate corruption
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has repeatedly stressed that his government will not tolerate corruption at any level. He has assured the people of Punjab that strict action will be taken against any official or employee found guilty of corrupt practices.
The arrest has sent a clear message across Punjab’s administrative circles that corruption will not be ignored. The state government has urged citizens to come forward and report such incidents without fear, assuring full protection to whistleblowers.
With this latest arrest, the Mann government continues to strengthen its anti-corruption drive, aiming to create a transparent and accountable administration in Punjab.
