Archive · 23 May 2025
Transport Official Arrested for Bribe in Security Deposit Case
Imagine a government worker was supposed to give back money to a bus company, but he asked for a bribe first.
The worker's name is Jagjivan Singh, and he wanted Rs 20,000 to release a Rs 2 lakh security deposit.
The bus company had leased buses to the government.
Even though the company did everything right, the worker kept delaying the money.
The company secretly recorded their conversations and told the police.
The police then caught the worker taking the bribe.
Now, the police are checking if anyone else was involved in this bribery case.
A transport official was arrested for accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe.
The official, Jagjivan Singh, allegedly demanded the bribe to release a Rs 2 lakh security deposit.
The bribe was demanded from a private transporter who leased buses to PUNBUS.
The transporter's deposit refund was delayed for almost a year despite fulfilling requirements.
The arrest was made after a trap was set by the vigilance bureau.
- Who
- Jagjivan Singh, a transport official, and a private transporter.
- What
- A transport official was arrested for taking a bribe to release a security deposit.
- When
- Not explicitly stated.
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- The official demanded a bribe to release the deposit.
- Accused
- Jagjivan Singh
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 20,000
- Security Deposit
- Rs 2 lakh
- Accused's Position
- Director, State Transport
- Location of Arrest
- Chandigarh
- Charges
- Prevention of Corruption Act