Punjab, Corruption

Punjab Vigilance Bureau's efforts have led to the arrest of 288 government officers/officials and private individuals, recovery of substantial amounts of money, and initiation of criminal and disproportionate assets cases. Extent of corruption in Punjab is evident with 63% citizens admitting to paying bribes, with property registration and land issues being top areas of corruption. The government has taken anti-corruption measures such as setting up a helpline, initiating arrests of corrupt ...