Key Points:
- High-Profile Raid: CBI conducts a search at the premises of an ED Assistant Director in Shimla.
- Massive Cash Seizure: ₹1.14 crore in cash recovered during the operation.
- Bribery Allegations: The accused officer reportedly demanded bribes under threats of arrest.
- Arrest Made: Accused officer’s brother caught red-handed while accepting a bribe.
- Absconding Accused: The ED official has fled, with the search operations underway.
Shimla: In a significant operation in Shimla, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided the premises of an Enforcement Directorate (ED) official, uncovering a whopping ₹1.14 crore in cash. The operation, conducted in Himachal Pradesh’s capital, targeted an Assistant Director-level officer of the ED, who is now under investigation for alleged bribery.
According to the CBI, the officer allegedly demanded bribes and threatened individuals with arrest if they refused to comply. The investigation intensified after a complaint was lodged by a victim, who reported that the officer had coerced him into paying bribes. Acting on this complaint, the CBI conducted a series of raids, including at the ED office and the accused officer’s residence.
During the operation, the accused officer’s brother was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe on his behalf. The brother has been arrested, providing critical evidence in the ongoing investigation.
The accused ED officer, however, remains absconding. Authorities are conducting search operations to locate him. The incident has raised questions about corruption within enforcement agencies, sparking demands for stricter accountability measures.
Current Status:
- The CBI has intensified its search for the absconding official.
- Further raids and investigations are likely to uncover more details about the bribery network.
- Calls for systemic reforms in anti-corruption mechanisms within enforcement agencies are gaining momentum.
This case underscores the urgent need to address corruption within institutions entrusted with upholding the law. The story continues to unfold as authorities pursue the fugitive officer.
