Multi-crore Shamlat land compensation case: Chandigarh revenue officer sent to police remand

He, along with Bhim Singh, senior manager, Punjab National Bank, New Delhi, were accused in a multi-crore Shamlat land compensation case.

The former district revenue officer, Panchkula, Naresh Sheokand who was arrested by the vigilance department, was remanded in police custody till May 7 on Thursday.

He, along with Bhim Singh, senior manager, Punjab National Bank, New Delhi, were accused in a multi-crore Shamlat land compensation case.

Singh had allegedly involved in carrying out massive misappropriation of central government funds in connivance with Naresh Sheokand, the then district revenue officer, Panchkula.

[related-post]

Story continues below this ad

While, Singh was arrested in October last year, Sheokand was arrested on Tuesday.

“They were the two prime accused in the case. Sheokand was produced in a local court and remanded in police custody till May 7. Singh is lodged in Ambala jai”,” said DSP vigilance Suresh Kumar.

Both the accused were booked under Section 420 (cheating), 409 (criminal breach of trust), and various other sections-467, 468, 471, 120 B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Police Station, State Vigilance Bureau, Panchkula on July 22.

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Tags:
revenue

You May Like

In run for Vice-President, Radhakrishnan in pole position as numbers tilt in NDA favour

Political Pulse1 hr ago

While the numbers seem to be stacked in favour of the ruling BJP-led NDA in the Vice-Presidential election scheduled for Tuesday, in which the NDA’s candidate C P Radhakrishnan is pitted against the Opposition INDIA alliance’s nominee Justice (retired) P Sudershan Reddy, the decision of the BJD and the BRS to abstain from voting may further boost Radhakrishnan’s prospects.

View all shorts

Live Blog

Top Stories

Onam Bank Holiday in India Today September 4, 2025: Check city-wise operational status for banks in India today. (Express Archives)

RBI cuts holdings in US Treasury securities: Why Trump's tariffs could further trend

Shah Rukh Khan in son Aryan Khan's series.

Entertainment The Ba***ds of Bollywood trailer: Shah Rukh Khan lands a punch, literally, in son Aryan Khan's series; showcases industry's glam and grime

She caught him using her jiu-jitsu skills, wrestled the thief to the ground, and managed to trap him until restaurant staff called the police

Sanju Samson bats for the Kochi Blue Tigers in the Kerala Cricket League. (PHOTO: KCL)

Sports Asia Cup 2025: Identity crisis over, Sanju Samson is ready to flex his biceps again

Jarange Patil ending hunger strike on Tuesday after accepting government proposal in presence of Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, during massive rally demanding Maratha community reservation. (Express Photo/Ganesh Shirsekar)

Opinion On Maratha quota, Jarange has won the same assurance again. It’s nearly impossible for government to concede