CBI Arrests Northern Railways Engineer and Trackman in 34000 Rupees Bribery Case
CBI arrests Northern Railways engineer and trackman in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, for accepting a bribe of 34000 rupees from a contractor. Accused caught red-handed during trap operation.
Railway official and trackman caught red-handed by CBI for accepting bribe from contractor in Uttar Pradesh
New Delhi. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Assistant Divisional Engineer of Northern Railways in Chandausi, Sambhal, UP, and his subordinate, a Trackman. They are accused of demanding and accepting a bribe of ?34,000 from a railway contractor.
The CBI's official statement says the accused asked for a 2% commission on the clearance of pending bills amounting to ?17.57 lakh. This relates to a railway track fitting contractNew Delhi. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Assistant Divisional Engineer of Northern Railways in Chandausi, Sambhal, UP, along with his subordinate, a Trackman. They are accused of demanding and accepting a bribe of ?34,000 from a railway contractor.
According to the CBI’s official statement, the accused asked for a 2% commission on the clearance of pending bills totaling ?17.57 lakh. These bills are related to a railway awarded by the Moradabad Division on January 19, 2024. The complainant, who runs a private firm, reported the allegation to the CBI.
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The CBI acted quickly. They registered a case on July 4, 2025, and set up a trap. Both accused were caught red-handed while accepting the bribe late that night. After questioning, they were formally arrested on the morning of July 5, 2025.
The accused are set to appear before track fitting contract awarded by the Moradabad Division on January 19, 2024. The complainant, who runs a private firm, reported the allegation to the CBI.
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The accused the Special Judge at CBI Court No. 1 in Ghaziabad. The investigation is ongoing. are set to appear before the Special Judge, CBI Court No. 1, in Ghaziabad. The investigation is still ongoing.
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