Two Geologists Arrested in Bribery Case in Pune, India
2 city geologists arrested in ₹2.5 lakh bribery case
Hindustan Times
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Two officials from the Groundwater Survey and Development Agency (GSDA) in Pune, India, were arrested for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹2.5 lakh (approximately $3,000 USD) for a groundwater survey report. The Anti-Corruption Bureau's operation led to their capture while accepting the bribe at their office.
- 01Two geologists from GSDA arrested for bribery.
- 02The bribe amount demanded was ₹2.5 lakh (approximately $3,000 USD).
- 03The operation was conducted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Pune.
- 04The case is part of ongoing efforts to combat corruption in government departments.
- 05A complaint was filed by a city-based builder seeking a groundwater survey report.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested two officials from the Groundwater Survey and Development Agency (GSDA) in Pune, Maharashtra, India, for allegedly soliciting a bribe of ₹2.5 lakh (approximately $3,000 USD) to provide a groundwater survey report necessary for a building construction completion certificate. The accused are Diwakar Namdev Dhote, a senior geologist, and Priyanka Sandipan Ghule, a junior geologist. The builder seeking the report filed a complaint with the ACB after Ghule demanded the bribe. On April 22, the ACB was notified, leading to an operation on Friday where Ghule was caught accepting the bribe at the GSDA office in Shivajinagar. Both officials were subsequently arrested, and a case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. This incident highlights the ACB's commitment to tackling corruption within government agencies.
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This case could deter similar corrupt practices in government departments, potentially leading to more transparent processes for builders and citizens.
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