CBI Arrests MCD Deputy Commissioner For Accepting Rs 4 Lakh Bribe

Last Updated:March 31, 2026, 17:54 IST

CBI arrests MCD Shahdara North Zone Deputy Commissioner and Administrative Officer in Delhi for allegedly demanding a 4 lakh bribe, investigation is ongoing

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Deputy Commissioner and Administrative Officer of MCD, Shahdara, North Zone, Delhi, in a bribery case.

According to a statement released by the central agency, a case was registered against the accused on March 30, 2026. “It was alleged that the accused Administrative Officer demanded illegal gratification/undue advantage of Rs. 4,00,000 from the complainants on behalf of the accused Deputy Commissioner, Shahdara North Zone, MCD, Delhi, for forwarding their inquiry report to the competent authority in their favour,

the statement read.

“The CBI laid a trap on 30.03.202 and caught the accused Administrative Officer red-handed while demanding and accepting the illegal gratification/undue advantage of Rs. 4,00,000 from the complainants. During further trap proceedings, the role of the accused Deputy Commissioner, Shahdara North Zone, MCD, Delhi, also surfaced. The aforesaid both accused persons have been arrested," the statement read.

Investigation into the case is underway, it added.

“The strict action by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against corrupt public servants underscores its firm commitment to curbing corruption. Citizens who come across instances of corruption or are subjected to demands for bribes by public officials are encouraged to report such matters," the statement by CBI said.

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