Why Was the Principal of Rajasthan Medical College Arrested for Rs 50,000 Bribe?
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Key Takeaways
- The principal of a medical college was arrested for accepting a bribe.
- The ACB continues its strong stance against corruption.
- Public officials are urged to maintain transparency in their dealings.
- The ACB encourages citizens to report corruption without fear.
- Legal actions are being pursued under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Jaipur, Dec 11 (NationPress) In a significant operation, the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) successfully apprehended Shravan Meena, the principal of Bhimrao Ambedkar Government Medical College in Sirohi, on Thursday. He was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.
This decisive action was conducted under the direct oversight of the ACB Headquarters, as part of their relentless efforts to combat corruption within government institutions and promote transparency in administrative processes.
According to Govind Gupta, the ACB Director General, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) acted upon a formal complaint from a contractor managing the hostel mess at the college.
The contractor claimed that Principal Shravan Meena had persistently solicited a bribe of Rs 50,000 in return for approving routine payment bills and renewing the existing contract.
Due to ongoing harassment and pressure, the contractor felt compelled to approach the ACB for intervention.
In response to the complaint, Deputy Inspector General of Police Anil Kayal instructed a verification process and set up a trap operation.
Under his supervision, and led by Additional Superintendent of Police Sandeep Saraswat, the ACB executed a carefully planned operation, resulting in the principal being caught in the act of accepting the bribe.
The operation was carried out with adherence to established ACB protocols, ensuring total transparency and legal compliance.
Following the arrest, interrogations and other legal procedures commenced under the guidance of ACB Additional Director General of Police Smita Srivastava.
The ACB is now preparing to file a formal case under the relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Further investigations are underway to ascertain if additional individuals were involved and whether similar corrupt practices have occurred in other contracts or financial dealings at the college.
The ACB remains dedicated to taking stringent action against corruption at all levels and encourages citizens to report any such incidents without fear.