Continuing its crusade against corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Varinderpal Singh Dhoot, Naib Tehsildar, a resident of village Dhoot Kalan, in Hoshiarpur, for amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB 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 01, 2009, to December 31, 2018. Investigations revealed that Dhoot’s total income from known sources during this check 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%) more than his lawful income.
The spokesperson 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 under the Prevention of Corruption Act 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.