Two Archaeological Survey of India Officials Arrested in Bribery Case
ASI officials held in CBI bribery case
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in New Delhi for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹3.10 lakh (approximately $3,700 USD) to revoke an official notice. The arrests follow a complaint regarding illegal demands made by the officials to allow work to continue at a monument.
- 01Two ASI officials arrested for bribery in New Delhi.
- 02The bribe amount demanded was ₹3.50 lakh (approximately $4,200 USD).
- 03The CBI caught one official red-handed during the operation.
- 04The case involved a monument attendant and a conservation assistant.
- 05A separate bribery case led to the arrest of two officials from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
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On April 3, 2023, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested two officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in New Delhi for allegedly soliciting a bribe to revoke an official notice. The officials involved were a monument attendant and a conservation assistant working at the ASI's Sub-Circle at Jantar Mantar. They were accused of demanding ₹3.50 lakh (approximately $4,200 USD) from a complainant to allow work to continue on a monument. After negotiations, the officials agreed to accept ₹3.10 lakh (approximately $3,700 USD) and instructed the complainant to pay ₹1 lakh (approximately $1,200 USD) as part of the payment. The CBI laid a trap on April 1, catching the monument attendant red-handed while accepting the initial payment of ₹1 lakh. The investigation also revealed the involvement of the conservation assistant, leading to both officials' arrests. In a separate incident, the CBI arrested two officials from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for demanding a bribe to prevent demolition actions.
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The arrests highlight ongoing issues of corruption within government agencies, affecting public trust in the Archaeological Survey of India.
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