Estate Office clerk caught taking bribe

A clerk posted at the Colony Branch of the Estate Office was arrested by the CBI while allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 10,000. He has been identified as Sanjeev Kumar. According to the complainant, he had approached Sanjeev regarding...

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, Updated At : 07:35 AM Oct 15, 2024 IST

A clerk posted at the Colony Branch of the Estate Office was arrested by the CBI while allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 10,000. He has been identified as Sanjeev Kumar.

According to the complainant, he had approached Sanjeev regarding the settlement of his dues. The clerk demanded Rs 30,000 to settle the matter and later agreed to Rs 10,000. The CBI laid a trap and caught Sanjeev while taking the bribe at the Estate Office in Sector 17. A CBI team searched the clerk’s office and residence to gather more evidence.