The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two employees of the Ferozepur railway division in connection with an alleged bribery case involving a departmental disciplinary matter. The agency alleges that the accused demanded ₹60,000 in exchange for influencing proceedings and securing relief for a railway employee facing disciplinary action.
The case originated from a complaint filed by Pawan Kumar, a senior clerk posted in the office of the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Ferozepur. Kumar alleged that the accused sought money to help him obtain a favourable outcome in disciplinary proceedings initiated against him in connection with three chargesheets.
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Complaint Alleges Demand for Favourable Decision
According to officials familiar with the matter, the complainant alleged that the accused claimed they could influence the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings and facilitate a favourable decision.
The complaint further stated that ₹60,000 was allegedly demanded on behalf of an unidentified public servant linked to the divisional administration. Kumar alleged that the payment was sought in return for intervention in the disciplinary process.
Following receipt of the complaint, the CBI conducted a verification exercise to examine the allegations.
Alleged Pressure Continued After Refusal
During the inquiry, it was further alleged that after the complainant refused to pay the demanded amount, a departmental penalty was imposed on him.
The complainant also alleged that the accused later approached him again and repeated the demand, assuring him that the penalty could be influenced or reduced at the appellate stage. He further claimed that he was warned of adverse consequences if he failed to comply with the demand.
The allegations formed the basis of the CBI’s subsequent action in the case.
Trap Operation Leads to Arrests
Acting on the complaint, the CBI laid a trap and apprehended Dharmbir, a senior section engineer in the power department, and Vijay Kumar, a technician-I in the carriage and wagon department.
Officials familiar with the investigation said the probe remains at a preliminary stage and could widen in the coming days. Investigators are examining the possible involvement of other railway officials and employees, as well as the role of the unidentified public servant whose name surfaced during the inquiry.
The CBI has registered a case under Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with Sections 7 and 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018. Officials indicated that further arrests, searches and questioning cannot be ruled out as the investigation progresses.
