Engineer Allegedly Demanded Bribe for Allotment of Ramlila Ground in Delhi; CBI Says Further Investigation Underway
NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 21 (KNC): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended an Executive Engineer of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), Seemapuri, New Delhi, in connection with an alleged bribery case involving ₹2.50 lakh.
According to a CBI press release dated September 21, 2026, the agency registered the case on September 19, 2026, on the basis of a complaint against the accused Executive Engineer.
The CBI alleged that the DUSIB Executive Engineer demanded a bribe of ₹2.50 lakh from the complainant for the allotment of ground for Ramlila at Nand Nagri, Wazirabad, Delhi. The accused allegedly agreed to accept the amount in two instalments.
CBI LAYS TRAP, ENGINEER CAUGHT RED-HANDED
Acting on the complaint, the CBI laid a trap on September 19, 2026, and allegedly caught the Executive Engineer red-handed while demanding and accepting the first instalment of ₹1 lakh from the complainant.
The payment was allegedly sought in connection with the allotment of the Ramlila ground.
₹41 LAKH CASH RECOVERED DURING HOUSE SEARCH
The CBI further stated that during the house search of the accused Executive Engineer, a cash amount of ₹41 lakh was seized.
The agency has stated that further investigation is underway.
CBI URGES CITIZENS TO REPORT BRIBERY DEMANDS
The CBI, in its press release, reiterated its commitment to taking action against corrupt public servants and urged citizens to report instances of corruption or demands for bribes by public officials.
The agency stated that citizens can approach the CBI/ACB Delhi office at the CBI Building, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, or contact the numbers provided by the agency for lodging complaints or sharing relevant information.
Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.(KNC)
