A former Sub-Inspector of the Delhi Traffic Police, Jagmal Singh Deshwal, has been sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment by a special CBI court in Delhi for his involvement in a bribery case. Deshwal, who served as the Zonal Officer at Nangloi Traffic Circle, was found guilty of demanding a bribe of Rs 24,000 from a complainant to allow the passage of trucks through his jurisdiction. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the accused.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initiated the case on February 8, 2022, following allegations against Deshwal. The investigation revealed that he was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe during a trap set up by the CBI. Subsequently, a charge sheet was filed on July 26, 2022, and the prosecution presented evidence, including trap proceedings, during the trial to establish Deshwal’s guilt.
The special CBI court, after examining the evidence and arguments, convicted Deshwal under the relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court’s verdict led to the sentencing of three years of rigorous imprisonment along with a Rs 50,000 fine. This case is part of the CBI’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption in public offices and ensure accountability among government officials.
