The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against Om Parkash Singh Rana, who serves as the Reader to the Director General of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau, along with three other individuals in a corruption case. The other accused named in the chargesheet are Vikas Goyal, Raghav Goyal, and Ankit Wadhwa.
Case registered on complaint by tax officer
The case was registered based on a complaint filed by Amit Kumar, a State Tax Officer based in Malout. According to the complaint, a matter pending before the Punjab Vigilance Bureau led to a meeting between Kumar and Rana on April 29, 2026. During that meeting, Rana allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 20 lakh and a mobile handset in exchange for settling the case favorably.
Trap laid, three arrested
Following the complaint, the CBI laid a trap in Chandigarh on May 11, 2026. During the operation, Ankit Wadhwa, Raghav Goyal, and Vikas Goyal were arrested at the scene. Rana himself later surrendered before the court. The chargesheet details the sequence of events and the evidence collected during the investigation.
Ongoing legal proceedings
The accused are facing charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court will now proceed with the trial based on the evidence presented by the CBI. The case highlights ongoing efforts to tackle corruption within government departments in Punjab.
