New Delhi: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested 4 people in a case of bribery in Ambala. Senior Barrack Officer (Lt Col), a Subedar Major, both of MES, Ambala Cantt (Haryana) and two private people (Contractors) in a bribery case worth Rs 22.48 Lakh.

A case was registered against the accused on the allegations of demanding bribe. The alleged payment of bribe was to ensure that most of tenders/orders from Ambala Cantt are awarded to the said private contractors.

CBI laid a trap and caught both the public servants and the said private people (bribe givers) in the course of transaction of Rs.22.48 Lakh.

During searches, Rs 32.50 lakh (approx) & incriminating documents were recovered from the premises of the Lt Col. An amount of Rs 16 Lakh (approx) was also recovered from the possession of the said private people (contractors).

All the four arrested accused will be produced before the competent court.

The arrested accused has been identified as :

1. Rahul Pawar Senior Barracks Store Officer(Lt Col), MES, Ambala Cantt.

2. Pardeep Kumar Subedar Major, MES, Ambala Cantt.

3. Dinesh Kumar and Pritpal, Private People (Both Contractors).