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Crime
Jalandhar Residents Demand Probe into ₹500-Crore Road Scam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 07:02 PM
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In Jalandhar, citizens have called for a transparent investigation into a ₹500 crore road corruption case.
A demand for a fair investigation into a ₹500 crore road corruption case emerged in Jalandhar after allegations surfaced regarding irregularities in a major road construction project. Local residents and civic groups have organized protests and filed petitions with the state government, urging an independent inquiry into the matter.
The alleged scam involves irregularities in the tendering and procurement process, with claims that funds were siphoned off by contractors and officials. Witnesses say that the project, which was supposed to improve connectivity in the city, was marred by cost overruns and questionable payments.
The Punjab government has yet to issue a formal response, but the call for a transparent probe has attracted attention from state officials and the media. Stakeholders are now awaiting clarity on whether an independent panel will be appointed to investigate the allegations.
The situation underscores growing public demand for accountability in large infrastructure projects across the state.
The alleged scam involves irregularities in the tendering and procurement process, with claims that funds were siphoned off by contractors and officials. Witnesses say that the project, which was supposed to improve connectivity in the city, was marred by cost overruns and questionable payments.
The Punjab government has yet to issue a formal response, but the call for a transparent probe has attracted attention from state officials and the media. Stakeholders are now awaiting clarity on whether an independent panel will be appointed to investigate the allegations.
The situation underscores growing public demand for accountability in large infrastructure projects across the state.