CBI books MCD engineer, aide for ₹2 lakh bribe demand in Walled City
Synopsis
The CBI has registered an FIR against an MCD junior engineer and his aide for allegedly demanding ₹2 lakh from a builder in Delhi's G.B. Road area, threatening demolition if unpaid. The complaint verification found the accused had a reputation for corrupt practices — a pattern that points to systemic graft in Delhi's civic body.
Key Takeaways
CBI booked MCD JE Navdeep Khatri and beldar Lokesh for allegedly demanding a ₹2 lakh bribe from builder Aziz Ahmed .
The duo allegedly threatened demolition and sealing of the under-construction property on G.B.
Road if the bribe was not paid.
Property owner Matloob Hussain confirmed the building was constructed per bye-laws and gave written consent for the CBI inquiry.
CBI's antecedent report found the accused had a reputation for corrupt practices and taking bribes for official work.
FIR RC0032026A0029 was registered on Monday under Section 61(2) BNS and Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended 2018).
Investigation handed over to an inspector by CBI Superintendent of Police Ashok Mishra .
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) junior engineer Navdeep Khatri and beldar Lokesh for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹2 lakh from a contractor constructing a building in Delhi's Walled City area, officials said on Tuesday, 5 May. The duo reportedly threatened demolition of the structure and sealing of the premises if the bribe was not paid.
The Complaint
Builder Aziz Ahmed, who is constructing a building in the G.B. Road area on behalf of an elderly property owner, filed a written complaint with the CBI on 30 April. According to the complaint, beldar Lokesh visited the construction site and demanded ₹2 lakh, threatening that non-payment would result in demolition and sealing of the premises. The property owner, Matloob Hussain, also gave written consent allowing Ahmed to seek a CBI inquiry against the two MCD employees.
Hussain stated in his consent letter that the property at Katra Gafoor Baksh, Mohalla Nihariyan, G.B. Road was being constructed in compliance with building bye-laws, and that despite this, the MCD junior engineer and beldar were harassing him and Ahmed to pay the bribe.
CBI Verification and FIR Registration
During the complaint verification process, a CBI investigator prepared a character antecedent report on both accused. The report concluded that
Point of View
If functioning, should have flagged this earlier. The Walled City, with its dense, legally ambiguous construction landscape, remains particularly vulnerable to civic officials leveraging demolition threats as a rent-extraction tool.
NationPress
1 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the CBI book MCD junior engineer Navdeep Khatri?
The CBI booked Navdeep Khatri, a junior engineer posted at the MCD's City S.P. Zone, Kashmere Gate, along with beldar Lokesh, for allegedly demanding a ₹2 lakh bribe from builder Aziz Ahmed. The duo allegedly threatened to demolish and seal an under-construction building on G.B. Road if the bribe was not paid.
What is the FIR number and under which sections was it registered?
The FIR is registered as RC0032026A0029 and was filed under Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018). CBI Superintendent of Police Ashok Mishra oversaw the registration on Monday.
Who filed the complaint against the MCD officials?
Builder Aziz Ahmed filed a written complaint with the CBI on 30 April. Property owner Matloob Hussain also provided a written consent letter supporting the inquiry, stating the building was constructed in compliance with bye-laws.
What did the CBI's verification report find about the accused?
The CBI's character antecedent report established that the general reputation of the two accused was suspicious and that they had indulged in corrupt practices and taken bribes for official work, according to the complaint verification report.
Where is the property located and what is the allegation?
The property is located at Katra Gafoor Baksh, Mohalla Nihariyan, G.B. Road in Delhi's Walled City. Despite the owner claiming the building complies with bye-laws, the MCD junior engineer and beldar allegedly demanded ₹2 lakh to overlook alleged illegal construction.
