Bribe for dope clean chit, VB nabs guard
The Vigilance Bureau arrested a security guard at Baba Bakala Civil Hospital for accepting bribe for dope test certificate on Monday. Tribune photo
Unlock Exclusive Insights with The Tribune Premium
Take your experience further with Premium access. Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only Benefits
Advertisement
The Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Monday arrested a security guard posted at the Civil Hospital, Baba Bakala Sahib, here while accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 for issuing a negative dope test certificate.
Advertisement
A VB spokesperson, in a statement released here today, said that the accused, identified as Jatinder Singh, was caught red-handed following a complaint lodged by a local resident Resham Singh. The complainant alleged that the accused had demanded a bribe to facilitate the issuance of a negative dope test report required for obtaining an arms licence.
After verifying the facts, a flying squad of VB laid a trap, during which the accused was arrested while receiving the bribe in the presence of two official witnesses.
A case under Section 7-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against him.
Advertisement
The accused will be produced before a competent court on Tuesday.
Advertisement
Advertisement