Silent Face, Stone-Cold Eyes: Patwari Caught Red-Handed by Lokayukta While Taking Bribe

Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh: In a major crackdown against corruption, the Lokayukta police in Singrauli have caught a corrupt patwari red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹10,000. The patwari had demanded a total bribe of ₹30,000 for facilitating land mutation and issuing a “pulli” certificate.

According to reports, the patwari, identified as Ambrish Vaishya from Churki village in Dudhmania Tehsil, demanded ₹30,000 from complainant Mahendra Yadav in exchange for completing the land mutation and pulli issuance process. The first installment of ₹10,000 was handed over to the patwari, at which point the Lokayukta team swooped in and arrested him immediately.

The Lokayukta’s swift action followed a formal complaint by Mahendra Yadav. A special ten-member team closely monitored the patwari’s activities and laid a trap to catch him in the act. The bribe transaction was coordinated carefully with the complainant, ensuring the patwari was nabbed with the money in his possession.

The case against Ambrish Vaishya has been registered under Section 7 of the Madhya Pradesh Prevention of Corruption Act, 2018. The operation was led by Lokayukta Inspector Sandeep Bhadauria, highlighting the department’s proactive stance against bribery and corruption in the state.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the Lokayukta’s commitment to tackling graft and holding public officials accountable, sending a clear message that corruption will not be tolerated.