Former DSP of Chandigarh, R.C. Meena, has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment and a fine of ₹1 lakh in a ₹70 lakh bribery case. Another accused, Aman Grover, received a four-year prison sentence and a ₹20,000 fine.
Crime News: A special CBI court in Chandigarh has sentenced former Chandigarh Police DSP R.C. Meena to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for accepting a bribe. The court also imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh. In the same case, another accused, Aman Grover, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment and fined ₹20,000.
This case involves a ₹70 lakh bribe in which R.C. Meena and Aman Grover were implicated. The court delivered this sentence considering the seriousness of the corruption involved.
Details of the Case:
The case originated on August 13, 2015, when the CBI filed a case against then-DSP R.C. Meena and a then-SI of the Chandigarh Police for accepting a bribe. The allegation was that they demanded ₹70 lakh to prevent the arrest of the complainant's parents in a case registered with the EOW department of the Chandigarh Police.
Arrest During the Act:
Following the complaint, the CBI laid a trap and apprehended the accused individuals red-handed while accepting the bribe on August 13, 2015. The accused had taken ₹40 lakh in cash and a post-dated check of ₹30 lakh from the complainant. After completing the investigation, the CBI filed a charge sheet in the special court on October 9, 2015. However, proceedings against the accused SI were terminated due to his death during the trial.
After a lengthy trial, the court found former Chandigarh Police DSP Ram Chandra Meena and Aman Grover guilty on Friday. On Saturday, the court sentenced R.C. Meena to seven years imprisonment and a fine of ₹1 lakh, while Aman Grover received a four-year sentence and a ₹20,000 fine.
