CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: Patwari accused of taking Rs 25,000 bribe for land partition, suspended
A patwari has been suspended over allegations of taking a bribe of Rs 25,000 in return for carrying out the partition of land. The matter came back into discussion after an approximately year-old video related to the case went viral on social media. It is being said that the patwari had earlier filed a complaint at the police station alleging blackmail. Departmental action has now been taken on the basis of the viral video and facts related to the case.
According to information, the patwari is accused of taking Rs 25,000 from the person concerned to complete the process of land partition. A video of this alleged transaction has now surfaced. After the video went viral, questions began to be raised over the matter and the department concerned took note. It is said that the patwari had earlier lodged a complaint at the police station alleging blackmail. However, detailed official information on the link between the complaint and the bribery allegations is yet to emerge.
In the Revenue Department, the role of a patwari is important in land partition and other land-related work. In such a situation, bribery allegations raise questions about transparency and accountability. For now, information has emerged that the patwari has been suspended. Further action may be taken in the matter on the basis of the departmental inquiry and related evidence. Final confirmation of the bribery allegations will come only after the findings of the investigation.
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