In the biggest crackdown on corruption by the Bhagwant Singh Mann Government, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Friday raided Jalandhar Central MLA Raman Arora's residence. Raman Arora also belongs to the Aam Aadmi Party. Action against Raman Arora showcases the Mann Government's zero tolerance policy against corruption. According to sources, MLA Arora was allegedly involved in a scheme using Jalandhar Municipal Corporation officials to send false notices to innocent citizens. It is reported that after sending these fabricated notices, Arora allegedly took bribes to settle the issues.
A few days back, Punjab Vigilance had arrested Sukhdev Vashisht, an Assistant Town Planner (ATP), Municipal Corporation, Jalandhar, for demanding a bribe of Rs. 30,000. VB, in their official release, stated that the accused had been deliberately delaying file approvals and extorting money from the applicants.
They informed that despite 70 percent of building maps in the area having already been approved by the MC, the aforementioned ATP Vashisht had refused to clear certain files unless bribes were paid. As per the complaint, the said ATP has demanded Rs. 30,000 to process the case. The complainants also accused him of using threats, including sealing buildings during inspections to intimidate applicants, and even said that he is not afraid of his transfer.
(Note: This is a developing story.)