Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Punjab Vigilance Bureau Catches Forest Guard in Bribery Case
In Punjab, two men who work for the forest department were caught taking a bribe.
A worker who was collecting small pieces of wood for his home was threatened with a case of theft.
The forest guard and his helper demanded Rs 20,000 to let him go.
The worker recorded their demand, and the police set a trap to catch them.
Both men were arrested, and the police are still investigating.
Kuldeep Singh, a Forest Guard, and Darshan Singh Mate, a daily-wage worker, were caught taking a Rs 20,000 bribe.
The complainant was collecting wood for household use when the accused threatened to file a theft case.
The accused demanded Rs 20,000 for the release of the complainant's motorcycle.
The complainant recorded the bribe demand, leading to a trap set by the Vigilance Bureau.
Both accused were arrested, and a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered.
- Who
- Kuldeep Singh (Forest Guard) and Darshan Singh Mate (daily-wage worker)
- What
- Accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000
- When
- During the ongoing anti-corruption drive
- Where
- Forest Range Office, Nakodar, Jalandhar
- Why
- For the release of a complainant's motorcycle
- Accused Individuals
- Kuldeep Singh (Forest Guard), Darshan Singh Mate (daily-wage worker)
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 20,000
- Location of Incident
- Forest Range Office, Nakodar, Jalandhar
- Complainant's Action
- Collecting wood for household use
- Legal Action
- Case registered under Prevention of Corruption Act
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing