The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Rajasthan apprehended Randhir Singh, the Additional Secretary of the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Sikar, who also served as the Secretary of APMC Neem-ka-Thana, for taking a bribe of ₹40,000. Acting on instructions from the Anti-Corruption Bureau Headquarters, the Sikar unit conducted a sting operation and caught the official red-handed while receiving the bribe. The money was allegedly solicited in return for granting licenses for four shops to the complainant’s family members.
According to DGP (ACB) Govind Gupta, a complaint had been lodged earlier, alleging that the official demanded ₹80,000 for processing and issuing the shop licenses. The complainant reported facing repeated harassment for the payment. The claims were substantiated during a preliminary investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
Following the verification, a trap was set up under the supervision of DIG Anil Kayal (Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jaipur) and carried out by Additional SP Vijay Kumar (Anti-Corruption Bureau, Sikar Unit). Inspector Subhash Meel led the operation, resulting in the immediate arrest of the accused Additional Secretary while accepting Rs 40,000 from the complainant. A case has been filed against the official under the Prevention of Corruption Act, with ongoing investigations to explore potential broader networks or similar involvements. Senior officers, including ADGP Smita Srivastava and IG S. Parimala, are overseeing the investigation and interrogation.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has reaffirmed its dedication to combatting corruption and encouraged the public to report such instances to uphold transparency and accountability in public services.
