The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has now taken action against Naib Tehsildar Varinderpal Singh Dhoot, who is facing a case related to money laundering. The Bureau has registered an FIR against him in the case of disproportionate assets and arrested him. The investigation found that his assets were 211.54 percent more than his income.
Now the Vigilance Bureau will interrogate him and take him on remand and investigate the matter in depth. This case is being investigated by the Jalandhar Range of Punjab Vigilance Bureau.
Income increased in ten years
The Vigilance Bureau investigated the allegations of collecting assets more than his legitimate income in the name of Naib Tehsildar Varinderpal Singh Dhoot and his family members. This investigation covers the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2018.
During the investigation, it was revealed that Dhoot’s total income from all sources and means during this period was ₹ 3,58,97,111.59. At the same time, the value of his total expenses and assets was found to be ₹11,18,34,544.22. This is ₹7,59,37,432.63 (i.e. 211.54 percent) more than his legal income. At present, the Shiromani Akali Dal BJP government has been in power in the state for most of the time. While the Congress government has also been in power for some time.
