Chandigarh, December 27, 2025 (Yes Punjab News)
State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) has intensified its drive against corruption under the special 7-day “Operation Peecha Karo”, registering significant breakthroughs across the State.
On a single day, seven accused persons were arrested, taking the total number of arrests under the operation to 13 so far. The campaign aims to trace, apprehend and bring to justice absconding and involved accused persons in corruption and economic offence cases.
The Chief, SV&ACB, Ajay Singhal, reaffirmed the Bureau’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and stated that strict and sustained action will continue against all those involved in misuse of public office, financial irregularities and abuse of authority.
Action by Karnal Range
In a case related to demand of illegal gratification for issuance of LTC, the Bureau arrested Sunil Kumar, Data Entry Operator (HKRN), Sub-Treasury Narwana, District Jind. The accused was absconding in FIR No. 18 dated 27.06.2025 registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Major Success by Gurugram Range
In a significant breakthrough, the Gurugram Range arrested Ajit, Data Entry Operator, in connection with a mining-related fraud case at Narnaul. The accused is alleged to have uploaded fake invoices in illegal mining cases, causing substantial financial loss to the government. FIR No. 15 dated 16.04.2024 has been registered in this regard. The accused will be produced before the court on 28.12.2025.
Principal Arrested in Scholarship Scam
Under Operation Peecha Karo, Veena Yadav, Principal of Rohitash Degree College, Mandi Ateli, has been arrested in connection with a scholarship scam. She is accused of misappropriating approximately ₹1.97 crore during the academic year 2017–18 by using forged documents under the scholarship scheme. The case is registered at Police Station Sector-5, Panchkula.
Faridabad Range Exposes Large-Scale Financial Irregularities
The SV&ACB, Faridabad Range, arrested Nutan Sharma, then BDPO, Siwani, and Mohan Sharma, Senior Assistant/Computer Operator, for their alleged involvement in large-scale corruption.
The accused allegedly misused their official position by granting approvals and processing payments under government schemes through fraudulent means, resulting in financial irregularities running into crores of rupees. A case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act and other relevant provisions, and detailed investigation is underway.
Case Registered Against Police Personnel in Yamunanagar
The SV&ACB, Panchkula has also registered a case against ASI Umesh Kumar (No. 197) and Constable Dharmveer Singh (No. 20) of CIA Staff, Yamunanagar.
As per the complaint, the accused allegedly demanded bribes of ₹50,000 and ₹20,000 respectively, threatening to falsely implicate the complainant in an NDPS case. FIR No. 05 dated 23.05.2025 has been registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and other applicable provisions. Both accused are presently absconding.
Campaign to Continue with Full Vigour
Reiterating the Bureau’s resolve, Director Ajay Singhal stated that “Operation Peecha Karo” will continue relentlessly to track down absconders and corrupt elements, ensuring that no offender escapes the law. The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau remains firmly committed to transparency, accountability and clean governance.
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