The Deputy Director of the Mandi Parishad in Jhansi, Shiv Kumar Raghav, was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹30,000 from a retired employee. The action by the Anti-Corruption team caused a stir within the Mandi Parishad.
Jhansi: In Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, the Deputy Director of the Mandi Parishad, Shiv Kumar Raghav, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for accepting a bribe of ₹30,000. It is alleged that he had demanded a bribe from a retired employee for salary revision. This action by the Anti-Corruption team has created a commotion in the Mandi Parishad.
Deputy Director Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe
The Anti-Corruption team arrested Deputy Director Shiv Kumar Raghav from the Mandi Parishad office in Jhansi on Monday while he was accepting a bribe. According to the team, the Deputy Director had locked himself in his cabin at his office in Sipri Bazaar, but the team managed to get him out and took him away. The incident has escalated administrative activity within the Mandi Parishad.
Braj Mohan Mishra, a resident of Shivaji Nagar, alleged that the Deputy Director had demanded a total bribe of ₹65,000 for the revision of his retirement pension. On Monday, he demanded the first installment of ₹30,000, and it was during this transaction that the Anti-Corruption team took action.
Action by the Anti-Corruption Team
The Anti-Corruption team carried out this raid on the instructions of the government. The team inspected the Mandi Parishad office located at the bus stand along with the victimized employee. During this, the Deputy Director accepted the first installment in the form of ₹30,000. As soon as the amount was received, the team apprehended the Deputy Director red-handed.
An official from the team stated that following this action, the Deputy Director was taken to the Sipri Bazaar police station. Interrogation is ongoing at the police station, and necessary legal action is being taken. This action is being viewed as a stern warning against corruption within the Mandi Parishad.
Statements from the Victim and the Accused
Braj Mohan Mishra said that the Deputy Director had promised him that his pension would be revised, but money was demanded for it beforehand. He lauded the action by the Anti-Corruption team and stated that it sends a positive message to the honest citizens of the country.
On the other hand, Deputy Director Shiv Kumar Raghav claims that false allegations have been made against him. He stated in his defense that he is innocent and will fully cooperate with the investigation into the matter. His safety and proper interrogation are being ensured at the police station.
Commotion in Mandi Parishad Following Deputy Director's Arrest
Administrative activities were also affected following the arrest of the Deputy Director in the Mandi Parishad. Discussions about this action intensified among employees and the general public. Officials stated that no leniency will be shown in corruption cases, and strict action will be taken against everyone.
This incident clearly demonstrates the vital importance of the Anti-Corruption team's proactive role in preventing corruption. It serves as a message to the general public and employees that the administration is adopting a stringent approach in cases of accepting or giving bribes.
