Ludhiana, Aug. 30 -- A case of alleged bribery and deliberate delay in land registration involving a senior Congress leader has come to light in Khanna, prompting swift administrative action. Ludhiana deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain suspended Karanvir Singh, a peon of sub-registrar office, after allegations surfaced that money was being demanded in the name of the sub-registrar to complete the process.

According to complainant Inderjit Singh, despite the submission of all required documents, the sale deed for 9 kanals 12 marlas of land belonging to the Congress leader was not approved within the stipulated time frame. The sale deed had been filed online on August 19, and as per norms, approval or objections were due by 5 pm on August 2...