Chandigarh: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has intensified its anti-corruption campaign under the Punjab Government’s zero-tolerance policy. According to official data, the bureau registered 1,055 corruption cases between March 16, 2022, and May 31, 2026. During the same period, officials arrested 1,111 accused.
Moreover, the bureau conducted hundreds of vigilance inquiries and secured convictions in several corruption cases. The government described these figures as a major achievement in its campaign against corruption.
1,055 Corruption Cases Registered
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau launched extensive action against corruption across the state.
According to the bureau’s spokesperson, officials registered 1,055 cases between March 16, 2022, and May 31, 2026. At the same time, they arrested 1,111 accused in connection with these cases.
The bureau also initiated 296 vigilance inquiries during the period.
Hundreds Arrested in Trap Cases
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau registered 503 trap cases against officials allegedly caught accepting bribes.
As a result, authorities arrested 610 accused in these operations.
Meanwhile, officials also registered 521 criminal cases. These investigations led to the arrest of 485 accused.
Action Against Disproportionate Assets
The bureau also investigated cases involving disproportionate assets.
Officials registered 31 criminal cases related to assets beyond known sources of income. Consequently, they arrested 16 individuals.
Furthermore, the bureau launched 116 vigilance inquiries into disproportionate assets.
296 Vigilance Inquiries Conducted
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau carried out a total of 296 vigilance inquiries.
Out of these, 116 inquiries focused on disproportionate assets. In addition, officials initiated 180 inquiries into various other corruption-related matters.
The bureau said these investigations remain part of its broader anti-corruption strategy.
Courts Convict 236 Accused
The anti-corruption campaign also resulted in court convictions.
According to official figures, courts convicted 236 accused in 149 corruption cases.
Therefore, the bureau described the convictions as a significant step toward strengthening accountability and transparency in public administration.
Conclusion
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has continued its anti-corruption campaign under the state’s zero-tolerance policy.
Overall, the bureau registered 1,055 corruption cases, arrested 1,111 accused and initiated 296 vigilance inquiries. Additionally, courts convicted 236 accused in 149 cases. The Punjab Government has presented these results as evidence of its continued efforts to curb corruption across the state.
Key Points of the news:
- The Punjab Vigilance Bureau registered 1,055 corruption cases.
- Officials arrested 1,111 accused between March 2022 and May 2026.
- The bureau registered 296 vigilance inquiries during the period.
- Courts convicted 236 accused in 149 corruption cases.
- The government highlighted the figures as proof of its anti-corruption drive.
