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Crime
Patiala Vigilance Nabs ASI Accepting Rs 25,000 Bribe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 05:32 PM
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The Punjab Vigilance Department has arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Patiala for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000.
The Vigilance Department in Patiala has conducted a significant operation, resulting in the arrest of a police officer. An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) was caught red-handed on the spot while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000.
Vigilance officials stated that the arrest was made after the officer was observed engaging in suspicious activities. The detained ASI has reportedly admitted to taking the bribe, and a detailed investigation into the matter is currently underway.
This action highlights the Vigilance Department's ongoing efforts to curb corruption within the police force. The incident is expected to prompt stricter scrutiny of internal police procedures in the region.
Vigilance officials stated that the arrest was made after the officer was observed engaging in suspicious activities. The detained ASI has reportedly admitted to taking the bribe, and a detailed investigation into the matter is currently underway.
This action highlights the Vigilance Department's ongoing efforts to curb corruption within the police force. The incident is expected to prompt stricter scrutiny of internal police procedures in the region.