New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday arrested a Chief Controller (Operating) of East Central Railway from Hajipur in Bihar for demanding a bribe.

The accused has been identified as Abhay Kumar. He was posted as Chief Controller (Operating) at East Central Railway in Hajipur

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A case was registered against Chief Controller(Operating), East Central Railway, Hajipur on the allegations of demanding a bribe of Rs 3 lakh for arranging the selection of the Complainant's son in railway as a peon using his contacts.

CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while accepting an undue advantage of Rs.50,000 from the Complainant. Searches were conducted at the premises of the accused.

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The arrested accused will be produced before the Designated Court. (ANI)

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