Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Announces Crackdown on Corruption
Punjab clamping down on corruption, 357 under probe: CM Bhagwant Mann
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann confirmed that investigations are ongoing against 357 individuals for corruption, including 112 gazetted officers. The state's anti-corruption efforts have led to 275 FIRs and 341 arrests. Mann emphasized a zero-tolerance policy and improvements in land registration processes to combat corruption.
- 01357 individuals are under investigation for corruption in Punjab.
- 02The Anti-Corruption Action Line has received over 12,000 complaints since its launch.
- 03275 FIRs have been registered, leading to 341 arrests.
- 04The new online registry system has streamlined land registration, reducing corruption.
- 05Punjab's government is committed to resolving issues faced by commission agents.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reiterated his government's commitment to combating corruption, revealing that investigations are underway against 357 individuals, including 112 gazetted officers. Mann highlighted the effectiveness of the Anti-Corruption Action Line, which has received 12,218 complaints since its inception in March 2022. Of these, 10,820 were forwarded to relevant departments, resulting in 275 FIRs and 341 arrests, which include 16 gazetted officers and 161 government employees. The vigilance bureau has conducted 487 raids and registered 534 cases, leading to 143 convictions. Mann also discussed reforms in land registration, noting that an online system has eliminated the need for middlemen, with over 6 lakh documents registered since July 2025. Additionally, he addressed the concerns of commission agents in Punjab, stating that their issues require intervention from the central government.
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The crackdown on corruption aims to restore public trust in government institutions and streamline processes for citizens.
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