Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Punjab SDO Arrested for Accepting Bribe
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested a Sub-Divisional Officer named Ramanjot Singh for taking a bribe.
The officer works in the Mining Department in Derabassi.
The government has a strict policy against corruption.
Someone complained that the officer asked for Rs 40 lakh but later agreed to take Rs 8 lakh.
The officer was caught because the complainant recorded the deal.
The government is now investigating this case.
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested SDO Ramanjot Singh for accepting a bribe.
The bribe amount was Rs 8 lakh.
The complaint was lodged on the Chief Minister’s Anti-Corruption Action Line portal.
The SDO initially demanded Rs 40 lakh but agreed to take Rs 8 lakh.
A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered.
- Who
- Sub-Divisional Officer Ramanjot Singh
- What
- Accepting a bribe of Rs 8 lakh
- When
- Arrested on Tuesday
- Where
- Derabassi, SAS Nagar district, Punjab
- Why
- For not taking action against the complainant for lifting soil from his land
Government's Anti-Corruption Stance
Accused SDO's Actions
Government's Policy
Government's Anti-Corruption Stance
The Punjab government has a zero-tolerance policy against corruption.
Accused SDO's Actions
The SDO allegedly demanded and accepted a bribe despite the government's policy.
- Accused
- Sub-Divisional Officer Ramanjot Singh
- Department
- Mining Department, Derabassi
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 8 lakh
- Complaint Portal
- Chief Minister’s Anti-Corruption Action Line
- Act
- Prevention of Corruption Act