Even Google can’t find this ‘Lapata Pind’ in Punjab

Punjab officials allegedly created a fictitious village named New Gatti Rajo Ki and spent Rs 43 lakh on its development. RTI activist Gurdev Singh uncovered that grants and projects were fraudulently sanctioned for the non-existent village, while real grants and jobs were fewer. Investigations are underway, with officials promising strict action against those involved in the scam.

​Punjab officials allegedly created a fictitious village named New Gatti Rajo Ki and spent Rs 43 lakh on its development. RTI activist Gurdev Singh uncovered that grants and projects were fraudulently sanctioned for the non-existent village, while real grants and jobs were fewer. Investigations are underway, with officials promising strict action against those involved in the scam.