Chandigarh, Nov 22
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Saturday arrested Municipal Corporation of Batala Commissioner Vikramjeet Singh Panthey "red-handed" while accepting a "bribe" of Rs 50,000 from the complainant.
Later, during the search of his residence, an unaccounted Rs 13.50 lakh was recovered.
In this way, a total amount of approximately Rs 554,395 was due for payment, the bureau spokesperson said.
After verifying the allegations, the bureau laid a trap and apprehended Panthey red-handed while accepting the bribe from the complainant in the presence of its two official witnesses.