CBI arrests Military Engineering Services engineer for demanding Rs 93,000 bribe in Manali
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested K K Soni, an Assistant Garrison Engineer with the Military Engineering Services (MES) in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, on Saturday for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 93,000 from a contractor’s representative to clear pending bills.
According to the CBI, a case was registered on July 3 based on a complaint filed by a supervisor working with a contractor’s firm. The complainant alleged that Soni had demanded Rs 93,000 to clear the firm’s bills. While the supervisor purportedly paid Soni Rs 40,000, he claimed that he was asked to bring the remaining Rs 53,000 on Saturday.
On July 4, the CBI laid a trap and apprehended the accused while he was accepting the bribe. The agency confirmed that Soni was caught red-handed during the operation.
The arrest underscores the CBI's ongoing efforts to combat corruption in public service, particularly within defence infrastructure projects. Legal proceedings against the accused are expected to follow as per the law.
