Chandigarh/Hisar, October 24, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Hansi unit, has arrested Ashok Kumar, sarpanch of Chaudhariwas village in Hisar district, for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹50,000 in exchange for signing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a complainant’s dal mill.
According to the complaint, the sarpanch allegedly demanded the money to sign the NOC for the dal mill located in Chaudhariwas village.
After receiving the complaint, the ACB’s Hansi unit initiated action in accordance with the prescribed procedure and laid a trap. The operation led to the arrest of the accused sarpanch.
A case has been registered at the Hisar police station of the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The case is listed as FIR No. 43, dated October 24, 2026.
The bureau said further investigation into the matter was underway.
ACB chief A.S. Chawla said the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau remained committed to ensuring transparency, accountability and integrity in the government system.
He appealed to the public to report any demand for bribes by government officials or employees in exchange for official work.
Complaints can be submitted through the Satark Haryana app, enabling the bureau to take action in accordance with the law against those allegedly involved in corruption.
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