The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a Nominated Member of the Meerut Cantonment Board in Uttar Pradesh for involvement in a bribery incident. The arrest took place after the CBI caught the individual red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh.
The accused, identified as Satish Kumar Sharma, was allegedly demanding illegal gratification for the smooth continuation of tender processes related to parking, canteen, and entry fees at Gandhi Bagh in Meerut Cantt, UP. The CBI initiated the case against the accused based on these allegations.
Following the arrest, the accused is being presented before the Competent Court in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The investigation into the matter is ongoing, as confirmed by the officials. More details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
In a separate incident earlier this month, the CBI also apprehended a Superintendent of CGST Meerut and a Computer Operator from the same office in connection with a bribery case involving Rs 6,000. The arrested individuals were identified as Sanjay Meena, Superintendent, CGST Office, Range-I, Meerut (UP), and Yash Sharma, Computer Operator, CGST Office.
