Palwal Patwari Caught Taking ₹15,000 Bribe, Arrested Red-Handed by Vigilance Team

In a major crackdown against corruption, the Vigilance Department arrested a patwari in Palwal district of Haryana while accepting a bribe of ₹15,000. The accused was caught red-handed during a planned trap operation, creating panic within the local revenue department.

Bribe Demanded for Land-Related Work

According to official sources, the patwari had allegedly demanded ₹15,000 from a complainant in exchange for ocompletingumland-related official w++.ork. The complainant, unwilling to pay The @8) p7illegal demand, approached the Vigilance Department and filed a formal complaint.

After verifying the complaint, the Vigilance team decided to conduct a trap operation to catch the accused in the act.

Vigilance Team Executes Trap Operation

Following the planned strategy, the complainant was sent to meet the patwari with the marked currency notes. As soon as the patwari accepted the bribe money, the Vigilance team rushed to the spot and arrested him on the spot.

Officials confirmed that the accused was taken into custody and further questioning is underway. The marked currency used in the trap has been recovered as evidence.

Investigation Underway, More Details Expected

Authorities stated that a case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of anti-corruption laws. The Vigilance Department is continuing its investigation to determine whether more officials were involved in similar illegal activities.

This action reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to eliminate corruption from public offices and ensure transparency in administrative work.

Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Corruption

Officials emphasized that strict action will continue against any government employee found demanding or accepting bribes. Citizens have been encouraged to report corruption incidents immediately to the authorities to help maintain accountability in public services

The arrest in Palwal is seen as a strong message to corrupt officials that illegal practices will not be tolerated under any circumstances.