Women's Panel Vice-Chief Caught in Bribery Case

Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) team from Jind District exposed a serious corruption scandal by catching Sonia Aggarwal 's personal assistant caught red handed in an alleged extortion scheme. This shocking turn of events exposes the Corruption going on in Haryana State Women Commission. 

The Case involves Anil, a JBT teacher and his wife, a Haryana Police Officer, couple is facing marital disputes. A complaint has been filed by the wife with the Women Commision, both have been summoned for an inquiry hearing on December 12, where they appeared before Aggarwal. 

The case unfolded when Aggarwal's personal assistant approached Anil with a demand of Rs. 1 lakh to settle the case. Anil refused the offer and immediately approached Anti-Corruption Bureau and ACB eventually caught the Assistant/ driver red handed. through a meticulously planned trap operation. 

Arrest and Investigation

The ACB team arrested the Assistant/driver red handed while accepting the bribe, recovered the entire amount from him. Following this the ACB team conducted simultaneous raids at Sonia Aggarwal residence. The proceedings are being initiated under the Prevention of Corruption Act. 

Institutional Integrity Questioned 

The arrest of Sonia Aggarwal, an individual at such high position raises serious questions about functioning of the Haryana State Women Commision, an institution designated with the responsibility to protect women's rights. The institution has now seemed to be embroiled in a corruption scandal which undermines the purpose this institution is created for. Such incidents of corruption highlight the critical need for strict oversight and enforce accountability in public institutions, particularly those meant to safeguard vulnerable sections of the society. 

These types of incidents actually shake the trust public holds on such institutions. As investigations continue, the case serves as a stark reminder that no public official is above the law.