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Panchayat Secretary Gurjant Singh Arrested with Rs 20,000 in Bribe, Vigilance Bureau Says
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 09:48 PM
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Punjab’s vigilance bureau arrested Panchayat Secretary Gurjant Singh after a complaint alleged he demanded a Rs 20,000 bribe to advance development proposals.
The vigilance bureau in Patiala, Punjab, has taken into custody Panchayat Secretary Gurjant Singh, seizing Rs 20,000 in cash that authorities say was intended as a bribe. The arrest follows a formal complaint lodged by a local resident who accused the official of demanding money to expedite development project proposals.
According to the bureau’s statement, the accused approached the complainant, requesting the sum in exchange for fast‑tracking pending development works. The victim reported the incident to the vigilance department, prompting an investigation that led to the surprise raid and subsequent detention.
Gurjant Singh has been produced before the local magistrate and is being held for further questioning. The case will be investigated under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and the official may face charges if sufficient evidence is established.
The incident underscores the state’s ongoing efforts to curb corruption at the grassroots level, with vigilance agencies intensifying surveillance of public officials involved in local governance.
According to the bureau’s statement, the accused approached the complainant, requesting the sum in exchange for fast‑tracking pending development works. The victim reported the incident to the vigilance department, prompting an investigation that led to the surprise raid and subsequent detention.
Gurjant Singh has been produced before the local magistrate and is being held for further questioning. The case will be investigated under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and the official may face charges if sufficient evidence is established.
The incident underscores the state’s ongoing efforts to curb corruption at the grassroots level, with vigilance agencies intensifying surveillance of public officials involved in local governance.