Chandigarh, Dec 30, 2025 (Yes Punjab News)
Translating the Haryana Government’s policy of zero tolerance against corruption into decisive action, the Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV & ACB) has achieved significant success under the statewide special drive “Operation Peechha Karo” conducted on 26 and 27 December 2025.
During this 48-hour special operation, a total of 28 absconding accused involved in corruption-related cases were arrested, while in two separate cases government officials were caught red-handed while accepting bribes.
During the campaign, wanted accused involved in cases registered between 2020 and 2025 were traced and apprehended.
These included 1 accused absconding for 6 years, 1 for 5 years, 5 for 4 years, 4 for 3 years, 8 for 2 years, and 9 accused related to cases registered in 2025. All the arrested persons were found involved in serious offences such as corruption, financial irregularities, abuse of official position and misappropriation of government funds.
Strong message against corruption through Operation “Peechha Karo”
Chief, SV & ACB, Shri Ajay Singhal stated that under Operation Peechha Karo, systematic and continuous action is being taken across the state to identify absconding accused involved in corruption and bring them within the ambit of law.
He emphasized that the objective of the campaign is not limited to arrests alone, but also to thoroughly investigate the entire corruption network, its financial roots and associated individuals. He further informed that movable and immovable properties, bank accounts and contact networks of all arrested accused are being examined in detail so that illegally acquired assets can be attached as per law.
Arrests in cases involving fake payments worth crores
During the operation, decisive action was taken in major financial fraud cases involving fraudulent withdrawal of government funds by showing fake development works.
In this connection, Tanuja Sharma (Co-Director, M/s Rasik Bihari Infratech & Construction Pvt. Ltd.), Nand Kishore (Shyam Ji Associates) and Manoj Kumar (Satguru Enterprises) were arrested. They are accused of misappropriating approximately ₹4.73 crore of government funds. Further financial investigation in the matter is underway.
Scholarship scam exposed in Ambala Range
In Ambala Range, during the academic sessions 2013–14 and 2014–15, scholarship amounts were siphoned off by opening fake bank accounts in the names of 91 students using forged documents and fake admissions. In this case, Dharmbir (CEG Centre operator), Rajesh Kumar (private individual) and Naveen Kumar (CSP operator) have been arrested. Investigation has confirmed misappropriation of approximately ₹44.59 lakh.
Abuse of office and financial irregularities in Gurugram Range
Five accused have been arrested in Gurugram Range. These include Krishan Kumar, then Executive Officer, Municipal Council Narnaul, for allegedly accepting bribe to illegally convert land for residential use. Anil Kumar, then Assistant Food & Supply Officer, is accused of accepting costly mobile phones and watches as commission.
Lalit Kumar, salesman, has been booked for manipulation in seed distribution. Ajit, Data Entry Operator in the Mining Department, is accused of tampering with records related to illegal mining. Veena Yadav, Principal, Degree College Mandi Ateli, is accused of financial irregularities under the PMS scheme by using fake students and forged documents.
Tampering of revenue records in Rohtak Range
In Rohtak Range, Jarnail Singh has been arrested for manipulating land ownership and revenue records to obtain illegal benefits over a long period. Detailed investigation in the matter is in progress.
Bribery cases in Karnal Range
In Karnal Range, Sub-Inspector Bijender Singh, Investigating Officer, Panipat, has been arrested for demanding bribe in lieu of disposing of a complaint. Additionally, Sunil Kumar, Data Entry Operator, Sub-Treasury Narwana (District Jind), has been caught for demanding bribe in pension/LTC-related matters.
Substandard construction and collusion in Sirsa/Dabwali area
In cases related to the Public Health Engineering Department, serious irregularities were detected in construction works carried out during 2017–18 in village Modi, district Sirsa.
Satpal, then Junior Engineer, and Krishan Kumar (contractor) were arrested for approving substandard works causing loss to the government. Investigation further revealed collusion involving Vinod Goyal, Nitish Agrawal and other municipal officials in making payments to Vishal Traders, Narela (Delhi), without execution of work. Several arrests in this case had already been made earlier.
Abuse of position cases in Panchkula Range
In Panchkula Range, Om Narayan Gupta, then Sub-Divisional Engineer (PWD B&R), Kalka, was arrested for abusing his official position to obtain illegal benefits. Additionally, Umesh Kumar, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Yamunanagar, was arrested for demanding bribe by threatening false implication, while Dharamveer Singh, Constable, was arrested as a co-accused.
Action in Panchayat development scam in Faridabad Range
In Faridabad Range, arrests have been made in connection with a major Panchayat development scam in Gram Panchayat Mujesri, where approximately ₹22 crore was fraudulently withdrawn by showing fake development works without administrative approval. Tanuja Sharma, Nand Kishore and Manoj Kumar have been arrested in this case, and detailed investigation into misuse of Panchayat funds is underway.
Officials caught red-handed in trap operations
Acting swiftly on corruption complaints, trap teams of the Bureau caught two officials red-handed while accepting bribes. In Gurugram Range, Saurabh Upadhyay, Block Development and Panchayat Officer, Rewari, was arrested while accepting ₹35,000 for clearing development bills.
In Hisar Range, Girish Kumar, Executive Engineer, Town Planning Department, was caught accepting ₹20,000 for not demolishing a shop and for providing illegal relief. Both trap operations were conducted in the presence of independent witnesses, following due legal procedure.
The Bureau Chief has appealed to citizens that if any government official or employee demands a bribe for any work, they should report it immediately without fear. The identity of complainants is kept completely confidential. Complaints can be lodged on Helpline 1064 or the toll-free number 1800-180-2022.
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