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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday apprehended accused Raj Kamal , Dealing Assistant, Estate Office, Chandigarh while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 20,000/- from the complainant for offering favour to the complainant.
CBI registered a case on a complaint against accused Raj Kamal, Dealing Assistant, Estate Office, Sector 17, Chandigarh on allegations that complainant had received a notice from Housing Board regarding dues of Rs.5,50,000/- towards his booth (Kiosk) in Rehri Market, Sector 46, Chandigarh.
The complainant visited Estate Office, Chandigarh and met accused who informed the complainant that an amount of Rs.12,57,957/- was due to be paid. Accused allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs.1,50,000/- in lieu of reducing the amount of Rs. 4-5 lakh. After negotiation accused agreed to accept Rs.20,000/- as a bribe.CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs.20,000/- from the complainant.
It was further alleged that the complainant visited Estate Office, Chandigarh and met accused who informed the complainant that an amount of Rs.12,57,957/- was due to be paid. Accused allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs.1,50,000/- in lieu of reducing the amount of Rs. 4-5 lakh. After negotiation accused agreed to accept Rs.20,000/- as a bribe.
CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs.20,000/- from the complainant.
Searches are being conducted at the residential and official premises of the accused.Investigation is continuing.