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Crime
Punjab Vigilance Nabs Railway Engineer Accepting Rs 40,000 Bribe
✍️ Patiala Politics
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:47 PM
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The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has arrested a Senior Section Engineer of the Northern Railway in Patiala for accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000.
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has successfully conducted a trap operation in Patiala, arresting a senior official of the Northern Railway. The individual, identified as a Senior Section Engineer, was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe amounting to Rs 40,000.
The operation was carried out by the Vigilance Bureau, which specializes in curbing corruption within government departments. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in public sector undertakings, particularly within the railway network.
Following the seizure of the cash, the accused has been taken into custody. Authorities are expected to file a formal case against the engineer under relevant anti-corruption laws. The incident underscores the vigilance mechanisms in place to prevent financial irregularities in the Northern Railway zone.
The operation was carried out by the Vigilance Bureau, which specializes in curbing corruption within government departments. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in public sector undertakings, particularly within the railway network.
Following the seizure of the cash, the accused has been taken into custody. Authorities are expected to file a formal case against the engineer under relevant anti-corruption laws. The incident underscores the vigilance mechanisms in place to prevent financial irregularities in the Northern Railway zone.