IAS Popli’s troubles increased: Demanded 2% commission from Haryana contractor in lieu of 16 crore payment; Threatened by calling in Jalandhar hotel

The troubles of Punjab’s IAS officer Sanjay Popli, who were caught in the corruption case, have increased. Two more contractors from Karnal, Haryana have complained to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. The contractors said that they were asked for 2% commission in lieu of payment for laying sewerage lines at Morinda and Talwara. He was threatened after being called to a hotel in Jalandhar. Popli is currently on 4-day remand with the police.

Vigilance team presenting in Mohali court after arresting Punjab’s IAS officer Popli. The commission is being questioned by taking Popli on remand for 4 days.

Taking money from a friend, gave money to Popli’s man
Rajesh Construction Company has complained against Popli that 2% bribe was demanded from him in return for payment of 16 crores. The contractor had done the work of laying sewerage lines in Morinda and Talwara. Threatened to stop payment if commission was not paid. The contractor was called to a hotel in Jalandhar on 12 December 2021. Here they had a meeting. The contractor alleged that he was also threatened to implicate him in a false case. On December 14, Popli called the contractor to the office. There, 5 lakh rupees were demanded from the contractor. The contractor asked for money from a friend and then the money was given to the person sent by Popli.

Cartridges and foreign liquor found at home
Vigilance has yesterday recovered 73 cartridges from Popli’s house located in Sector 11, Chandigarh. These include 41 cartridges of 7.65MM, 2 of .32 bore and 30 of .22 bore. Because of which a case of Arms Act has been registered against Popli. Foreign liquor has also been recovered there. However, the case was not registered as they had permits. At the same time, Chandigarh Police was informed about this.

After which a case of Arms Act has also been registered against Popli. Popli will also be asked where did these cartridges come from? Why were they kept? Who went to give them and any further delivery was to be given.

Hence the arrest of Popli
Senior IAS officer Sanjay Popli posted as Pension Director in Punjab was arrested by Vigilance from Chandigarh. He was accused by Sanjay, the contractor of Karnal, that 1% commission was demanded from him in lieu of a project of 7.30 crores. At that time Popli was the CEO of Punjab Sewerage Board. He gave Rs 3.50 lakh to Sanjay Vats in Chandigarh.

After this, 3.50 lakhs were again demanded from him. By then Popli had been transferred from the sewerage board. He said that when there is not only a popli officer, then for what the money is being demanded. A fake case of molestation was also registered in Abohar to intimidate them. In this case, the officer who took money for Popli, Sanjay Vats has also been arrested.