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.