The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) unit in Chandigarh has registered a case against two employees of Northern Railway's Ferozepur division and an unidentified official for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 60,000 to provide relief in disciplinary proceedings.
Complaint Details
Complainant Pawan Kumar, a senior clerk at the DRM office in Ferozepur, alleged that technician-I Vijay Kumar and senior section engineer Dharmveer sought the money on behalf of the divisional personnel officer (DPO) for a favorable outcome in three charge sheets issued against him.
Verification Process
The CBI verified the complaint on May 13, 2026. A recorded conversation prima facie indicated a demand of Rs 60,000 in exchange for relief in the disciplinary cases, the agency said. During verification, it also emerged that when the complainant did not pay, a departmental penalty was imposed. The accused allegedly repeated the demand later, claiming the penalty could be influenced at the appellate stage and warning of adverse consequences if the bribe was not paid.
Legal Action
Based on the complaint and verification, the agency has registered a case against Vijay Kumar, Dharmveer, and an unidentified public servant under Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 7 and 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The probe has been assigned to inspector Narendra Kalwania. The CBI said further investigation is under way to examine the role of other officials.
