Ludhiana, Apr 14: The Ludhiana VB range also arrested two more agents, Taisiff Ahmed Ansari and Honey Arora, for allegedly charging Rs 7,000 and Rs 5,500, respectively, to secure licences.
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau conducted surprise inspections at Regional Transport Authority offices and driving test centres across the state and arrested 24 individuals involved in bribery and malpractices.
A total of 16 FIRs were registered, and Rs 40,900 was confiscated from middlemen who were extorting money from citizens seeking driving licences, driving tests and other services.
Raids were carried out by VB Ranges, including the Flying Squad and the Economic Offences Wing, following numerous complaints received through the Chief Minister’s Anti-Corruption Action Line.
The operation targeted RTA officials and agents who were acting as intermediaries, charging illegal fees to expedite license processing or manipulate driving test results & these operations are part of the state’s ongoing efforts to eliminate corruption in public offices. We are committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in government services.
It added that such raids will continue to deter illegal activities and protect citizens from exploitation.
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