Chandigarh/Panipat, October 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a clerk employed through the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRN) at the Israna Sub-Treasury in Panipat district for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹20,000. The bureau said the entire bribe amount had been recovered.
According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Surender Singh, had allegedly demanded the money from a retired Health Department employee in exchange for transferring pension benefits worth approximately ₹45 lakh to ₹46 lakh into the complainant’s bank account.
Bribe allegedly demanded for transfer of pension benefits
The complainant, a resident of Israna in Panipat district, had retired from the Health Department as a Multipurpose Health Worker (MPHW).
According to the complaint, Surender Singh, who was posted at the Israna Sub-Treasury, allegedly demanded ₹20,000 to facilitate the transfer of the complainant’s pension benefits to his bank account.
Following the alleged demand, ₹11 lakh was transferred to the complainant’s bank account on October 13, 2026. However, the accused allegedly continued to demand the bribe, according to the complaint.
ACB conducts trap operation
After receiving the complaint, the ACB verified the allegations in accordance with procedure and organised a trap operation. During the operation, the accused was allegedly caught red-handed while accepting ₹20,000 at the Israna Sub-Treasury premises near the new bus stand in Panipat district.
The bureau said the entire bribe amount was recovered during the operation. The trap was conducted by a team of the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jind.
A case has been registered under FIR No. 27, dated October 14, 2026, under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act at the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau police station in Karnal.
ACB urges public to report bribery
The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has urged people to report any government official or employee who demands a bribe in exchange for performing official duties.
Complaints can be lodged through the bureau’s toll-free helpline numbers 1064 and 1800-180-2022. Citizens can also report corruption through the WhatsApp helpline at 94178-91064.
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