ED officer searched in Shimla, huge amount of Rs 1.14 crore in cash recovered. A search operation was conducted in the Central Bureau of Investigation in Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, on Friday against an officer of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on charges of bribery. During this search, Rs 1.14 crore in cash was recovered.
Details of the incident
The CBI raided the ED office and the residence of the accused officer in Shimla. This action was taken when complaints were received that the accused officer was demanding bribe and threatening to arrest if the bribe was not given.
The bribe-taking officer absconded and police action was taken against him
After the search operation, the ED has deputed three officers from its Shimla branch, including an assistant director. The assistant director who is the main accused is currently absconding. The search operation is going on by the CBI to trace the accused.
ED officer searched in Shimla CBI in this
The Enforcement Directorate investigates cases like corruption and money laundering but this incident has raised questions on the credibility of the agency. This action of CBI shows its commitment to take strict action against corruption.
Impact of this incident
This incident has brought into focus corruption in government agencies. Such cases not only affect the credibility of the institutions but also weaken the trust of the general public. It is important that such cases are investigated impartially and strict action is taken against the culprits. If this case is solved properly, it will send a strong message to other officials that corruption and bribery will not be tolerated.
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