Chandigarh , 29 June (H.S.): The Government of Punjab has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance

policy against corruption, marking significant milestones through its flagship

Chief Minister Anti-Corruption Action Line. Eradicating corruption in all its

forms to eliminate its corrosive impact on the governance system remains the

topmost priority of the state government.

Anti-Corruption Action Line number 9501 200 200 was launched

on 23 March 2022, this initiative encourages citizens to come forward and

fearlessly report corruption in public offices across Punjab.

Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of

Punjab Vigilance Bureau said that a total of 16,950 complaints with audio-video

recordings were received on CM's Anti Corruption Action Line from 23-03-2022 to

31-05-2026. Out of this, 10,951 complaints were related to other departments,

so these complaints were forwarded to concerned departments for taking

appropriate actions.

Moreover, he added that 1445 complaints were related to the

VB and forwarded to concerned district VB SSPs for taking necessary action.

After verification of these complaints by the VB, 368 accused have been

arrested in 284 FIRs registered so far on these complaints.

The Vigilance Bureau urges the public to continue utilizing

this platform to make a completely transparent and graft-free state.

This initiative ia a user friendly Artificial Intelligence

based WhatsApp platform for the public to file complaints of illegal

gratification.Citizens can file complaints 24x7 along with relevant audio and

video recording regarding demand of illegal gratification. This will lead to

quick and timely redressal of people’s grievances and prevent harassment of the

general public.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH