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Crime
Fire at Former Sarpanch’s Home Over Unpaid Crore Bribe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 06:31 PM
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A blaze erupted at the residence of a former sarpanch in Amritsar after a dispute over a crore rupees of alleged bribe money. Police are investigating the incident.
A fire was reported at the house of a former sarpanch in Amritsar after a disagreement over a crore rupees of alleged bribe money. Local residents said the blaze started when the former sarpanch’s property was targeted following his refusal to pay the demanded amount. Police were called to the scene and arrived within minutes.
No injuries were reported, and the fire was brought under control by the fire department. Authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the motive and identify the perpetrators. The incident has drawn attention to ongoing concerns about corruption and the use of informal payments in local governance.
The police have urged witnesses to come forward with any information that could help clarify the circumstances surrounding the attack.
No injuries were reported, and the fire was brought under control by the fire department. Authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the motive and identify the perpetrators. The incident has drawn attention to ongoing concerns about corruption and the use of informal payments in local governance.
The police have urged witnesses to come forward with any information that could help clarify the circumstances surrounding the attack.