The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Delhi arrested Inspector Deepak Phalswal on March 10 for allegedly demanding a bribe from a private individual. The arrest underscores the agency’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. The CBI stated that the inspector was apprehended following a complaint accusing him of seeking illegal gratification in exchange for not pursuing a complaint against the individual.
Searches conducted at the inspector’s residence yielded incriminating documents and electronic records. The arrested officer was presented before the court, which granted the CBI two days of police custody for further investigation. The CBI emphasized its commitment to integrity, impartiality, and accountability, affirming its strict stance against corruption within its ranks.
In a separate incident last month, the CBI detained two Food Corporation of India (FCI) officials in Uttar Pradesh for soliciting and accepting bribes. The agency also arrested a Delhi Jal Board (DJB) employee and a private individual in connection with a bribery case involving a pending water bill settlement. Additionally, in February, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Delhi Police was arrested by the CBI for accepting a bribe in a property dispute case.
The CBI actively pursues investigations into fraud and bribery cases, resulting in convictions that include fines and imprisonment.
