Chandigarh/Nuh, October 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) has arrested Salim, a junior engineer (JE) posted at the District Town Planner’s Office in Nuh, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹80,000. The accused reportedly demanded the money in exchange for not taking action against a new construction project.
According to the complaint, the junior engineer had allegedly demanded ₹80,000 from the complainant for not initiating action against construction work being carried out by the complainant and his cousin, who is a contractor.
Acting on the complaint, the ACB laid a trap and caught Salim red-handed while he was allegedly accepting the bribe. The operation was conducted by the ACB unit in Palwal under the leadership of Inspector Rajkumar, the unit’s in-charge.
Dr. Sharish Yadav, a veterinary surgeon at the Government Veterinary Hospital (GVH), Palwal, was present as the gazetted officer during the trap operation.
An FIR has been registered at the SV&ACB police station in Gurugram under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The case has been registered as FIR No. 47, dated October 28, 2026. The bureau stated that the prescribed procedure under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, was followed during the operation. Further investigation is underway.
The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau reiterated its commitment to ensuring transparency, accountability and integrity in government departments under its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption.
The bureau urged citizens to report any demand for bribes by government officials or employees through the Satark Haryana mobile application, toll-free helpline numbers 1064 and 1800-180-2022, or WhatsApp number 94178-91064. Complaints will be handled in accordance with the law, and appropriate action will be taken against those found involved in corruption.
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