Chandigarh, Oct 16: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a senior Indian Police Service officer of the 2009 batch, presently posted as DIG, Ropar Range, Punjab, along with a private individual, in a bribery case involving Rs 8 lakh.
The officer was also allegedly seeking recurring monthly illegal payments from the complainant.
During searches at various premises linked to the public servant in Punjab and Chandigarh, the CBI recovered substantial cash and incriminating material, including- cash of approximately Rs 5 crore (and counting), Jewellery weighing about 1.5 kg, documents pertaining to immovable properties and assets in Punjab, Keys of two luxury vehicles (Mercedes and Audi), 22 luxury watches, locker Keys, 40 litres of imported liquor bottles, fire Arms-1 double-barreled gun, 1 Pistol, 1 Revolver, 1 Airgun, along with ammunition. Recovery from the middleman.
Both accused have been arrested and will be produced before the designated court on October 17.
Searches and further investigation are continuing.
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