Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday apprehended an accused who is posted as Dealing Assistant, Estate Office, Chandigarh while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 20,000 from the complainant for offering favour to the complainant.

CBI registered a case on a complaint against accused Dealing Assistant, Estate Office, Sector 17, Chandigarh on allegations that complainant had received a notice from Housing Board regarding dues of Rs.5,50,000 towards his booth (Kiosk) in Rehri Market, Sector 46, Chandigarh.

It was further alleged that the complainant visited Estate Office, Chandigarh and met accused who informed the complainant that an amount of Rs.12,57,957 was due to be paid. Accused allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs.1,50,000 in lieu of reducing the amount of Rs. 4-5 lakh. After negotiation accused agreed to accept Rs.20,000 as a bribe.

CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs.20,000 from the complainant. Searches are being conducted at the residential and official premises of the accused Raj Kamal.

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