CBI arrests nominated Member of Cantonment Board on graft charge
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a nominated Member of the Cantonment Board in Meerut for allegedly accepting a bribe. Satish Kumar Sharma was accused of demanding ₹3 lakh to ensure the continuation of a tender related to parking and canteen services. He was caught in the act of receiving the bribe during a CBI operation.
- ▪Satish Kumar Sharma was arrested by the CBI for demanding a bribe.
- ▪The bribe amount was ₹3 lakh for a tender related to Gandhi Bagh.
- ▪The tender was awarded to a private firm through an e-auction for ₹76.34 lakh.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a nominated Member of the Cantonment Board in Meerut for allegedly demanding and receiving ₹3 lakh in bribe.The accused has been identified as Satish Kumar Sharma. He was posted as the nominated Member of the Cantonment Board in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut. It is alleged that Mr. Sharma demanded illegal gratification for the smooth continuation of a tender for parking, canteen, and entry fees of Gandhi Bagh, Meerut Cantt.The tender has been awarded to a private firm, being operated by the complainant on behalf of his mother, through an e-auction for ₹76.34 lakh.
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