Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested accused Principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya, BHEL, Ranipur, Haridwar while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000/- from the complainant.
A case was registered by CBI on a complaint against accused Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya, BHEL, Ranipur, Haridwar on allegations that accused demanded a bribe of Rs. 10,000/- per month from the contractual workers like Guard, Sweepers and Gardners for continuation of their Job in Kendriya Vidyalaya, BHEL, Ranipur, Haridwar; through their supervisor.
The accused Principal demanded a bribe of Rs. 80,000/- to be paid to him for 08 workers for the last 10 months (approx. Rs 1,000/- per person per month). After negotiation, accused agreed to reduce the bribe amount to Rs. 50,000-60,000/-.
CBI laid a trap and caught accused red-handed while demanding and accepting the bribe amount of Rs. 30,000/- as part payment.
Searches were conducted by CBI at the residential and official premises of the accused which led to recovery of certain incriminating documents. Accused will be produced before the Competent Court today.
Investigation is continuing.