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Punjab vigilance bureau arrests Naib Tehsildar for possessing disproportionate assets

Chandigarh, Jun 17 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested a dismissed Naib Tehsildar Varinderpal Singh Dhoot of village Dhoot Kalan, in Hoshiarpur, for amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, an official said today.
The state VB spokesperson said the arrest follows a vigilance enquiry conducted by Jalandhar range, which investigated allegations of Dhoot accumulating wealth beyond his legitimate earnings, both in his own name and through family members.
He further added that the enquiry covered the period from January, 2009, to December, 2018. Investigation revealed that Dhoot’s total income from known sources during this period was Rs 3,58,97,111.59. However, his total expenditure and assets acquired amounted to Rs 11,18,34,544.22 – a staggering Rs 7,59,37,432.63 (211.54 percent) more than his lawful income.
He informed that this substantial disparity establishes that Dhoot, while serving as a public servant, acquired immovable and moveable assets and spent funds far exceeding his legitimate earnings, thereby violating anti-corruption laws.
In this regard a case has been registered at VB Police Station, Jalandhar Range and the accused
has been arrested. He would be produced in the competent court tomorrow and further investigation into this case was under progress, he said. UNI GS SSP
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