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Chandigarh, November 6, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Manpreet Singh, Manager of Pungrain, and Davinder Kaur, Inspector and In-charge of Barnala Mandi, for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 50,000.
A VB spokesperson said the arrests were made following a complaint lodged by a resident of Lakhi Colony, Barnala.
The complainant alleged that the two officials had demanded Rs 50,000 in illegal gratification for increasing the paddy allotment to his rice sheller in accordance with its installed capacity. The conversation relating to the alleged bribe demand was reportedly recorded.
Unwilling to pay the bribe, the complainant approached the VB Range, Patiala. Acting on his complaint, the Vigilance Bureau arrested both accused.
A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against them at the VB Police Station in Patiala. Further investigation is underway.