New Delhi, February 22: CBI today arrested the General Manager of Brahmaputra Board in Guwahati for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs one lakh from a complainant.
Accused Amarjoti Baruah was arrested by the CBI following a complaint by a contractor.
“The accused had demanded an illegal gratification from the complainant for releasing the work order of over Rs 1.10 crore relating to construction of RCC Porqurpine Screen on River Dibang in Tinsukia District, Assam,” a CBI spokesperson said.
Aggrieved by the constant demand of bribe, the contractor had lodged a complaint with the CBI, the official said.
“The CBI laid a trap and the accused was caught red handed while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs one lakh from the complainant,” he said adding that searches are going on the premises of accused.
–Agencies