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Crime
Jalandhar Water Supply Department Under Probe for Rs 24.34 Lakh Embezzlement
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 08:35 PM
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Authorities in Jalandhar have opened an investigation after a alleged misappropriation of Rs 24.34 lakh was reported in the municipal water supply department.
The municipal water supply department in Jalandhar, Punjab, is being investigated following a report of financial irregularities amounting to Rs 24.34 lakh. The allegation, first published by Amar Ujala, claims that the sum was misappropriated from departmental funds.
Local law enforcement agencies have registered a case and are conducting a forensic audit of the department's accounts. Officials from the department have been summoned for questioning, and an internal review is underway to determine the extent of the loss.
The investigation comes amid heightened scrutiny of public sector finances in the state, with authorities emphasizing transparency and accountability. No arrests have been reported yet, and the case remains under active investigation.
If the allegations are substantiated, the department could face disciplinary action and legal proceedings under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The outcome will be closely watched by civic bodies and the public alike.
Local law enforcement agencies have registered a case and are conducting a forensic audit of the department's accounts. Officials from the department have been summoned for questioning, and an internal review is underway to determine the extent of the loss.
The investigation comes amid heightened scrutiny of public sector finances in the state, with authorities emphasizing transparency and accountability. No arrests have been reported yet, and the case remains under active investigation.
If the allegations are substantiated, the department could face disciplinary action and legal proceedings under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The outcome will be closely watched by civic bodies and the public alike.