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The CBI registered the instant case on 07.10.2026 against the said accused on allegations that the accused Sanitary Inspector Shakti demanded illegal gratification of Rs.14 Lakh for processing/clearance of pending and future bills of the complainant’s firm. It was further alleged that the accused threatened to withhold the bills and get the firm’s tender cancelled in case the bribe was not paid.
The CBI laid a trap on 07.10.2026 and caught the accused Sanitary Inspector red-handed while demanding and accepting an illegal gratification of Rs. 5 Lakh, as part payment of the demanded bribe amount, from the contractor engaged with MC Chandigarh.
Searches were conducted at the residential and office premises of the accused, which led to the recovery of incriminating documents and documents pertaining to immovable property.
Accused was produce before the CBI Special Court , where he was sent to Judicial Custody. Further investigation is underway.
