Chandigarh, April 8 -- The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Monday conducted surprise inspections at Regional Transport Authority (RTA) offices and driving test centres across the state, leading to the arrest of 24 individuals allegedly involved in bribery and malpractice.

The raids led to the arrest of 24 individuals allegedly involved in bribery and malpractice. A total of 16 FIRs have been registered and authorities confiscated Rs.40,900 from middlemen who were extorting money from citizens seeking driving licenses, driving tests and other services.

The probe agency spokesperson said the raids were carried out by VB Ranges, including the flying squad and the economic offences wing (EOW), following numerous complaints received through the C...