SANGRUR, March 6 -- The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has booked 12 individuals, including government officials, for alleged corruption and misappropriation of funds in development projects in Dhuri and Sherpur of Sangrur district.

An FIR, a copy of which is with HT has been registered at the Patiala vigilance bureau office against the accused, who hail from Sangrur, Barnala, Mohali, Patiala, and Mansa under charges 409, 420, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with Sections 7, 13(1) A, and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

"The case follows an investigation into the complaint from a resident of Ghanauri Kalan against former MLA of Dhuri, Dalvir Goldy, which alleged bribery and the use of substandard materials in the...