Panchkula, July 22, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) Chief Arshinder Singh Chawla on Wednesday announced that the Bureau has identified 140 habitual corrupt officers and employees across the state, asserting that every accused included in the list would be brought to justice through impartial and decisive action.
Chairing a review meeting of Superintendents of Police, officers and staff from all ranges at the Bureau Headquarters in Panchkula, Chawla reviewed the progress of the Bureau’s anti-corruption campaign and discussed strategies to strengthen enforcement, enhance public confidence, increase the use of modern technology and improve coordination with field units.
140 Habitual Corrupt Officials Identified
Chawla said the list comprises officers and employees against whom repeated complaints have been received alleging that they demand bribes for performing official duties.
He clarified that the list was prepared in a transparent and impartial manner and was intended to protect citizens from corruption rather than target any individual.
He directed all range officers to submit details of any additional habitual offenders within a week so that the list could be updated and the anti-corruption campaign further strengthened.
Complainants Are the Bureau’s Backbone
Describing complainants as the Bureau’s greatest strength, Chawla said the success of the anti-corruption mechanism depends on the confidence reposed by citizens.
He instructed officers to maintain regular contact with complainants, ensure their safety, confidentiality and dignity, and extend assistance from the stage of trap operations through prosecution and conviction.
He emphasised that the objective of every operation should not merely be to catch accused persons red-handed but also to secure their conviction in court.
92 Successful Trap Operations Since 2022
Reviewing the Bureau’s performance, officials informed the meeting that 92 successful trap and raid operations had been conducted between January 2022 and June 2026, leading to the arrest of several public servants allegedly accepting bribes.
Chawla said every successful operation strengthens public confidence in the rule of law and sends a strong message that corruption will not go unpunished.
‘Corruption Eats Away the System Like Termites’
Calling corruption a serious threat to governance, Chawla said corrupt officials hollow out the administrative system like termites and erode public trust.
He directed officers to ensure that legal action is taken without regard to an accused person’s rank, influence or social standing.
“If even one corrupt officer or employee is caught red-handed every day, it will create a strong deterrent and discourage others from demanding or accepting bribes,” he said, while directing officers to maintain speed, secrecy and professionalism during operations.
Incentives for Outstanding Performance
To encourage field officers, Chawla announced that officials who successfully conduct trap operations involving bribes of ₹2 lakh or more would be awarded a Class-I Certificate.
He also honoured officers and employees for outstanding performance during the first half of 2026.
Gold Medals were presented to personnel who successfully conducted ten trap or raid operations, while Silver Medals were awarded to those involved in more than five successful operations. Certificates of Appreciation were also presented to deserving officers and staff.
Greater Use of Technology
The Bureau Chief directed all units to make greater use of advanced surveillance and investigation equipment during anti-corruption operations.
He said modern equipment had already been supplied to all ranges and additional technology would soon be procured to improve the accuracy, security and efficiency of trap operations.
Public Awareness Campaign
Chawla directed officers to widely publicise the Bureau’s toll-free helpline numbers 1800-180-2022 and 1064, along with the complaint registration process.
He said awareness boards should be displayed at government offices, markets and other public places so that citizens could report corruption without hesitation.
Coordination with District Administration
The Bureau Chief also instructed officers to maintain close coordination with Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police for prompt examination and disposal of corruption-related complaints received at the district level.
Concluding the meeting, Chawla said the fight against corruption was not merely a legal exercise but a mission to preserve public trust.
Reaffirming the Bureau’s commitment to transparent and accountable governance, he said there was no place for corruption in Haryana and called upon all officers to discharge their duties with honesty, integrity and dedication.
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