ACB nabs AEE, Work Supervisor R&B Baramulla for accepting bribe of Rs 25,000

By admin On Jul 24, 2022

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SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has nabbed one Mukhtiar Ahmad Joo, working as Incharge Assistant Executing Engineer and Reyaz Ahmad Peer, Works Supervisor posted in R&B, Electric Sub Division North, Baramulla for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 25,000.
As per an official spokesperson, the ACB received a complaint against Mukhtair Ahmad Joo, I/c Assistant Executive Engineer, R&B Electric Division North (Baramulla) for allegedly demanding bribe etc. “The complainant, who is working as contractor, alleged that he had completed work of fixing of Internal Electrification with Main Control Panel and Service Line to 10 roomed double stored building at HS Busgran Uri, District Baramulla at an estimated cost of Rs 4,14,720 on tender basis. He further stated that whole work was completed within stipulated period and handed-over to concerned officials but Mukhtair Ahmad Joo, I/c Asstt Executive Engineer of R&B Electric Sub Division, North (Baramulla) was demanding bribe of Rs 20,000 for releasing final payment,” the official said.
He further told that on receipt of complaint matter was verified and it was found that Mukhtiar Ahmad Joo I/c Asstt Executive Engineer as well as Reyaz Ahmad Peer, Works Supervisor posted in R&B Electric Sub Division North (Baramulla) were demanding bribe of Rs 20,000 and Rs 5000 respectively from complainant for processing his case for final payments and allegations of demand of bribe by these public servants were found to be prima facie true. “On basis of findings and recommendations of Enquiry Officer, FIR No 20/2022 was registered at Police Station ACB Baramulla under section 7 of PC Act 1988 (as amended in 2018) and section 120-B IPC against both accused public servants. Accordingly, a team was constituted which caught both accused red handed while demanding and accepting bribe from complainant and both were arrested after completing all legal formalities,” he said, adding that further investigations are going on.