Haryana ACB Nabs Hisar Court Official in ₹1 Lakh Bribery Sting Operation
In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Jhajjar unit of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has apprehended a government official posted at the Hisar District Court in Haryana. The accused, identified as Head Constable Sunil Kumar, was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe amounting to ₹1 lakh. Sunil Kumar was serving as a naib court official in the court of an Additional District Judge (ADJ) in Hisar at the time of the incident.
Details of the ACB Trap and Arrest
According to official reports, the ACB team meticulously planned and executed a trap operation near the Patwar Bhawan, which is located in close proximity to the City Police Station in Hisar. Acting on credible information, the team laid in wait and successfully caught the accused in the act of accepting the illicit payment. Upon his immediate apprehension, a thorough search was conducted, leading to the recovery of two bundles of ₹500 currency notes from his possession. The total cash seized amounted to ₹1,00,000, which was the bribe money involved in the case.
Preliminary Investigation and Ongoing Proceedings
Preliminary findings from the ACB suggest that the bribe was being solicited in connection with a case related to a dispute or altercation. The exact nature and details of this case are currently under scrutiny as part of the broader investigation. Following the arrest, the ACB team has initiated intensive questioning of the accused to uncover further evidence and motives. A detailed and comprehensive investigation is now underway to examine all aspects of the corruption allegation.
Officials have stated that further legal action will be pursued based on the outcomes of this ongoing investigation. This arrest underscores the ACB's commitment to combating graft and upholding integrity within public institutions in Haryana. The case highlights the persistent challenges of corruption in judicial and administrative settings, prompting calls for stricter vigilance and accountability measures.
