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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested accused Railway’s Sr. Den, NER, Varanasi UP) while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 02 lakh from the complainant.

A case was registered by CBI on 01.10.2024 on a complaint against accused Sr. DEN, NER , Varanasi on allegations that a private firm of the complainant has been awarded two tenders of approx. Rs. 4 crores by said Sr. DEN on 25.07.2024 for maintenance of Railway Tracks from Thawe to Chhapra. It was alleged that accused demanded bribe of Rs. 2 lakhs from the complainant and threatened to obstruct the work and not pass his bills in future unless the bribe amount was paid.

CBI laid a trap and caught said accused red handed while demanding and accepting undue advantage of Rs. 2 lakhs from the complainant. Accused was arrested . Searches were conducted by CBI at the residential premises of accused.  Investigation is continuing.