Dehradun: The Uttarakhand vigilance department on Thursday arrested a junior engineer of Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (JVNL) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 from a contractor. The action was taken after a complaint was received through the department's toll-free helpline, 1064.
Details of the Case
V Murugesan, director of the vigilance department, stated that the complainant had secured a tender for a project at the Pahuslok barrage and had completed the work. However, junior engineer Faisal Khan was allegedly demanding a bribe to clear the payment for the project. Preliminary verification of the complaint confirmed the allegations, leading the vigilance department to set up a trap.
The Trap and Arrest
Under the trap, the complainant met Khan and handed over Rs 50,000. As soon as Khan accepted the money, vigilance sleuths caught him red-handed in Kashipur of Udham Singh Nagar district. He was arrested under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the BNS.
Appeal to the Public
The vigilance director appealed to the public to report corruption involving government employees through helpline 1064 or via WhatsApp on 9456592300. He emphasized the department's commitment to tackling corruption and encouraged citizens to come forward with any information.
