Major Graft Scandal Unfolds in Gujarat Railways
AHMEDABAD: A significant corruption scandal has emerged in Gujarat, with the Gandhinagar unit of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arresting five railway officials for allegedly accepting bribes from candidates for departmental examinations. This operation has raised serious concerns about integrity within the Indian Railways.
Details of the Arrests
Among those arrested are two officers from the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) stationed in the Vadodara Division. The arrested officials include:
- Sunil Bishnoi – Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, 2008 IRPS batch
- Ankush Wasan – Divisional Personnel Officer, 2018 IRPS batch
- Sanjay Kumar Tiwari – Deputy Chief Commercial Manager, Mumbai
- Neeraj Sinha – Deputy Station Superintendent
- Dinesh Kumar – Nursing Superintendent, Divisional Railway Hospital, Ahmedabad
- Mukesh Meena – Private individual from Anand
The CBI’s investigations revealed that these officials were allegedly collecting bribes from railway employees in exchange for favorable results in the upcoming ‘Limited Departmental Examination’ for promotions.
The Investigation Unfolds
Following a registered FIR against three Western Railway officials and a private individual, the CBI conducted raids across multiple locations, leading to the seizure of 650 grams of gold and ₹5 lakh in cash. The officials are accused of conspiring to profit from the examination process, with evidence indicating a well-organized bribery network.
Looking Ahead
As the investigation continues, the CBI aims to uncover the full extent of this bribery operation, potentially identifying more beneficiaries and intermediaries involved. This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against corruption in India’s public sectors.
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