Trap was set up to catch AAP MLA: Punjab Vigilance was preparing for last several months, escaped by not catching notes

Two days back in Bathinda, Punjab, the vigilance had set a trap to catch AAP MLA Amit Ratan. MLA Amit Ratan was saved by not catching the bribe money. He had not yet touched the bribe money.

It is being told that the Vigilance MLA was preparing for the last few months to nab Ratna. On the other hand, the opposition has accused the AAP government that the government is trying to save the MLA Ratna.

MLA’s car parked in the circuit house of Bathinda.

Let us tell you that in this case, the complainant Pritpal alias Kaka, who is the husband of Seema Rani, the woman sarpanch of village Ghuda, had complained to the Vigilance officials about the MLA. Bathinda Vigilance was not the only one to set a trap to catch MLA Ratna, they had received orders to make preparations for this three days back. It is being told that from the Vigilance Headquarters to the Chief Minister’s office, a plan was already ready to nab the MLA.

The complainant had already informed the DGP about the matter
According to sources, the complainant along with one of his companions had already spoken to DGP Varinder Kumar, due to which the department had held talks with the Chief Minister’s office as well. It is being told that before setting the trap on the MLA, the report of the MLA was prepared, which is said to be quite negative. Only after this the vigilance officers were given the liberty to take action.

Bought two recorders for 15-15 thousand
Two recorders worth Rs 15,000 were also bought by the complainant to record the conversation with the MLA and his accomplice in the matter of alleged money transactions, out of which one went missing. While there were many important things in it. The complainant continued to maintain closeness with the MLA so that the MLA did not get suspicious. It is being told that on the day when this action was to be taken, 2 DSP rank officers and about 24 other officers were ready.

informed the authorities 2 hours ago
DSP etc. were also told about this plan by senior officers about 2 hours ago. Vigilance Headquarters had kept a close watch on this operation. The headquarters had moment-to-moment information about Resham Garg and the MLA.

took the bribe and kept it in the car
According to the information, PA Resham Singh took the bribe amount and kept it in the car. At that time MLA Kotfatta got down from the car and was talking to some people. Vigilance took this action under the leadership of DSP Sandeep Singh. During the arrest, PA Resham Singh also tried to escape, but was arrested. After this, the MLA was also taken into custody by the team.