New Delhi/Jalandhar, June 17, 2013: The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed Charge Sheet in the Court of Special Judge, CBI cases Guwahati (Assam) against then Senior Manager, Engg (C), Jorhat Airport, Assam U/s 7 and 13(2) r/w 13(i)(d) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in a bribery case.
A case was registered on December 24, 2012 against Senior Manager, Engineering (Civil) AAI, Jorhat Airport, Jorhat regarding demand of bribe for Rs. 75,000 from the complainant for clearing and passing his pending bills for the works executed by him in Jorhat Airport. Accordingly a trap was laid by the CBI and the accused was caught red handed while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 50,000 from the complainant. The accused was arrested on December 26, 2012 and released on bail on February 26, 2013.
After investigation, CBI filed a chargesheet.
The public is reminded that the above findings are based on the investigation done by CBI and evidence collected by it. Under the Indian Law, the accused are presumed to be innocent till their guilt is finally established after a fair trial, the release said.