CBI Arrests 2 Chief Forest Conservators for Bribing Ministry Officials

Two chief forest conservators--Tarun Johri and D Gogoi--were held by the CBI for allegedly giving a bribe of Rs 20, 000 to officials of Union Ministry of Environment and Forest.

India. (File Image)

New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): Two chief forest conservators--Tarun Johri and D Gogoi--were held by the CBI for allegedly giving a bribe of Rs 20, 000 to officials of Union Ministry of Environment and Forest.Johri was produced before a court here on Sunday and has been sent to judicial custody till March 19, while Gogoi was arrested from Port Blair.Action against these officials was taken apparently after the ministry complained to the CBI.As per the reports, searches were conducted by the CBI at the premises of both the officials. More details are awaited. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)

Share Now

Share Now