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Sub‑inspector caught accepting ₹20,000 bribe in Phillaur
A Punjab Vigilance Bureau spokesperson said sub‑inspector Amandeep Kaur was arrested after a resident of Mohalla Choudhrian reported a ₹20,000 bribe in Phillaur.
Phillaur, Punjab — A spokesperson of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau confirmed that sub‑inspector Amandeep Kaur was arrested after a resident of Mohalla Choudhrian lodged a complaint alleging that the officer had accepted a bribe of ₹20,000.
The bureau said the arrest followed the complaint and that the officer was taken into custody for a routine inquiry. The incident occurred in the Mohalla Choudhrian locality, a part of Phillaur in the Ludhiana district.
According to the spokesperson, the resident approached the vigilance officials with evidence of the alleged payment, prompting the bureau to file a case and effect the arrest. The officer, posted in the area, was detained and the matter is now under the bureau’s investigation.
The episode comes amid continued scrutiny of police conduct across Punjab and underscores the need for transparency and accountability within the force. Local residents have welcomed the bureau’s swift action, hoping it will deter similar incidents in the future.
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has not released further details about the investigation, but officials stated that the case will be examined thoroughly and appropriate actions will be taken as per the law.
Source: Hindustan Times
