Chandigarh/Sonipat, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) has arrested a revenue patwari and his private assistant for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 7,000 for recording a mutation and providing its copy in Sonipat.
The accused have been identified as Suresh Kumar, the area patwari posted in Kabirpur, and his private assistant Sahil. According to the ACB, Sahil was caught red-handed while allegedly accepting Rs 7,000 from the complainant. Following his arrest and questioning, patwari Suresh Kumar was also arrested over his alleged involvement.
The action followed a complaint alleging that the two had demanded Rs 7,000 in exchange for recording the mutation in the complainant’s name and providing a copy of the record. The ACB laid a trap and caught the private assistant while accepting the money.
The operation was conducted by ACB Unit Bhiwani under the leadership of Inspector Jagjit Singh. Nikhil Rathi, Executive Engineer, Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board (HSAMB), Bhiwani, was present as the gazetted officer. The bureau said the prescribed procedure under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, was followed during the trap operation.
An FIR (No. 36) was registered at Police Station SV&ACB Rohtak on November 11 under Sections 7 and 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Both accused were arrested the same day. Further investigation and legal proceedings are underway.
The ACB has appealed to the public to report demands for bribes by government officials, employees or private persons acting on their behalf. Complaints can be lodged through the ‘Satark Haryana’ mobile app, which allows users to upload photographs, videos, audio recordings and PDF documents.
Complaints can also be registered through toll-free helpline numbers 1064 and 1800-180-2022, or WhatsApp number 94178-91064.
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