Jaipur City’s ACB Outpost arrested Rajesh Kumar Khandelwal, an Assistant Accounts Officer, for taking a bribe of Rs 10,000. The complaint alleged that Khandelwal demanded the bribe to process a full pension and clear pending arrears. The accused was caught red-handed accepting the bribe.
Under the supervision of ACB officials, a successful trap operation led to Khandelwal’s apprehension. Further investigations are ongoing to determine if others were involved. Legal proceedings are progressing under ACB Inspector General Satyendra Kumar’s oversight.
A case will be filed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and a thorough investigation will follow. The complaint arose when a mother was not receiving her full pension after her husband’s death. Khandelwal, instead of assisting, allegedly demanded a bribe from the family.
The accused’s demand for a bribe from a grieving family highlights the corruption in the system. Following a discreet verification, the ACB confirmed the bribe demand. A trap was set at the Pension Department office, leading to Khandelwal’s arrest after due legal procedures.
