Patiala Panchayat Secretary Arrested for Taking ₹20,000 Bribe

A Panchayat Secretary in Patiala was arrested after police caught him accepting a ₹20,000 bribe. The incident was reported by local residents who witnessed the exchange. Patiala Police detained the official at the municipal office and seized the cash. The secretary is now under investigation for corruption and may face charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Authorities have assured the public that steps will be taken to prevent such malpractices in local governance.