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Former Deputy Tehsildar, Watchman Jailed 5 Years for Bribery in Panna
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 19 Jun 2026, 10:01 PM
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A former Deputy Tehsildar and a watchman in Panna have been sentenced to five years imprisonment each for demanding a bribe of Rs 35,000 from a farmer.
In a significant anti-corruption ruling, a special court in Panna has handed down a five-year jail sentence to a former Deputy Tehsildar and his associate, a watchman. The conviction stems from a bribery case where the officials demanded a sum of Rs 35,000 from a local farmer.
The court found both individuals guilty of demanding the bribe, which was reportedly sought in exchange for the release of the farmer's tractor. The specific details of the tractor's confiscation or the circumstances leading to the demand were not elaborated in the initial report.
This verdict underscores the judiciary's stance against corrupt practices, particularly those involving public officials extorting money from citizens. The stringent punishment aims to deter similar offenses in the future.
The court found both individuals guilty of demanding the bribe, which was reportedly sought in exchange for the release of the farmer's tractor. The specific details of the tractor's confiscation or the circumstances leading to the demand were not elaborated in the initial report.
This verdict underscores the judiciary's stance against corrupt practices, particularly those involving public officials extorting money from citizens. The stringent punishment aims to deter similar offenses in the future.