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Corruption Allegations Surface in Jagraon Council Over Mismanaged Road Tender
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 11:46 AM
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Officials of Jagraon municipal council are accused of awarding a road construction tender that resulted in digging a different road, prompting calls for a chief ministerial probe.
The Jagraon municipal council in Punjab has come under renewed scrutiny after a tender intended for the construction of one road was reportedly executed on a different stretch, raising serious corruption concerns. Local representatives allege that the contract was misused, leading to the excavation of a road that was not part of the original plan.
Council officials have reportedly been unaware of the discrepancy, fueling accusations of negligence or collusion within the council's procurement process. Opposition leaders and civic groups have demanded a thorough investigation, urging the state chief minister to intervene and ensure accountability.
The controversy adds to a series of allegations that have previously surrounded the council's functioning, intensifying pressure on local authorities to demonstrate transparency. The chief minister's office has not yet commented on the request for a probe, while the council is expected to release its internal review findings in the coming days.
Council officials have reportedly been unaware of the discrepancy, fueling accusations of negligence or collusion within the council's procurement process. Opposition leaders and civic groups have demanded a thorough investigation, urging the state chief minister to intervene and ensure accountability.
The controversy adds to a series of allegations that have previously surrounded the council's functioning, intensifying pressure on local authorities to demonstrate transparency. The chief minister's office has not yet commented on the request for a probe, while the council is expected to release its internal review findings in the coming days.