Executive Officer Arrested in Bribery Scandal

Executive Officer Paramveer Dular of Ajitgarh Municipality was caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau accepting a bribe of Rs. 1.25 lakh. Initially, Dular demanded Rs 2 lakh for approving a residential colony map. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act is being registered against him.

An Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) team on Thursday arrested Paramveer Dular, the executive officer of Ajitgarh Municipality in Neemkathana district, for receiving a bribe of Rs. 1.25 lakh.

Dular initially demanded a Rs 2 lakh bribe for passing a map for a residential colony's development.

Director General of ACB, Ravi Prakash Meharda, confirmed Dular's arrest and stated that the accused is being questioned. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act will be filed against him.

(With inputs from agencies.)