Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Chief Horticulture Officer (CHO) in Jammu and a private person for accepting Rs.10 lakh bribe.
CBI said a man lodged a complaint that CHO is demanding a bribe of Rs.10 lakh for posting and resolving departmental issues including promotion.
CBI laid a trap and caught Chief Horticulture Officer red-handed while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.10 lakh from the complainant.
The private person was also caught.
Searches were conducted at the premises of both the accused. CBI also conducted a search at the premises of the Special Secretary (Horticulture). During the searches, cash of Rs.3.5 lakh and other documents including movable/immovable property were recovered.
The accused will be produced today before the Competent Court at Jammu.
