category Regional,, tags Regional,, DW BUREAU Haryana s Anti-Corruption Bureau had last year initiated proposals for the attachment of property of public servants involved in corruption cases, officials on Wednesday said. After obtaining the government s approval, petitions have been filed for attaching property earned out of proceeds of crime in six cases, which are at an advanced stage, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Shatrujeet Kapur said. During its crusade against corruption in 2023, the ACB has registered 31 inquiries against 12 gazetted officers, 10 non-gazetted officials and seven private persons on the direction of the state government, he added. Kapur, who is also Haryana s Director General of Police (DGP), said that 82 inquiries were finalised during the last year. Out of the 82 inquiries completed during 2023, the ACB has recommended registration of criminal case against 34 gazetted officers, 10 non-gazetted officials and 47 private persons in 14 inquiries. In addition, departmental action has been recommended against 12 gazetted officers and 27 non-gazetted officials in 22 inquiries. The ACB is committed to intensifying the drive against corruption and all cases of bribery have been dealt with strictly and more crackdowns will follow in the coming days, Kapur said in Panchkula. (editor dailyworld.in)