Anti-Corruption Bureau Files Case Against Junior Accountant in Bhilwara for Bribery
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed a case against a junior accountant in Bhilwara for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹1 lakh.
Bhilwara, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has initiated legal action against a junior accountant, Dharmveer, stationed at the Panchayat Samiti in Kareda, Bhilwara district. This follows allegations that he demanded a bribe of ₹1 lakh.
The case emerged from a complaint lodged at the ACB Bhilwara-I office. The complaint stated that the Block Development Officer (BDO), Gulabchand, had placed the Single Sign-On (SSO) ID of the Gram Panchayat Umri on hold. According to the complainant, the BDO requested the bribe through Assistant Administrative Officer Dharmveer to lift the hold on the SSO ID.
On January 22, 2026, the ACB conducted a covert verification of the bribery demand. During this process, Dharmveer instructed the complainant to deliver the ₹1 lakh bribe to Shantilal, the secretary of the Gram Panchayat Umri. It was also revealed that the complainant had already paid ₹40,000 as part of the bribe.
Furthermore, Dharmveer encouraged the complainant to meet with the BDO personally regarding the payment. However, the accused became aware of the impending law enforcement action, preventing the planned sting operation from taking place.
Based on the verification results, the ACB registered a case against Dharmveer on November 10, 2026, under Sections 7 and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended in 2018). This operation was conducted under the supervision of Narayan Togas, the Deputy Inspector General of Police for the ACB Ajmer Range.
Inspector Kalpana is currently investigating the case. Officials have indicated that as more evidence emerges, they will also look into the involvement of the BDO and the Gram Panchayat secretary, among others.
