Chandigarh, June 16, 2025 – 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.

Disproportionate Assets: VB Arrests Dhoot for Amassing 211% Wealth Beyond Known 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 Naib tehsildar 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, the Vigilance Bureau Police Station, Jalandhar Range, has registered a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act. They have arrested the accused. They will produce him in the competent court tomorrow, and he said they are continuing further investigation into the case.