The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its crackdown on corruption within various government departments in Delhi. In two separate operations conducted on April 1, 2026, the agency arrested four employees from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). These arrests follow specific complaints of bribery related to illegal construction notices and the threat of demolition in different parts of the city.
Details of the Bribery Cases and CBI Action
The first case involves the MCD Shahdara North Zone, where a Beldar and a Junior Engineer were arrested. They allegedly demanded 80,000 rupees to stop the demolition of a house that had been recently repaired. Acting on a complaint filed on March 31, the CBI laid a trap and caught the Beldar red-handed while accepting 75,000 rupees on behalf of himself and the Junior Engineer.
The second case was reported from the ASI Jantar Mantar sub-division. A Conservation Assistant and a Monument Attendant were arrested for demanding a bribe of 3.50 lakh rupees. This amount was allegedly asked for to cancel a notice issued on March 24 and to allow the complainant to continue their work. The CBI caught the Monument Attendant while he was accepting an advance payment of 1 lakh rupees on April 1.
Summary of Personnel Involved and Arrest Details
The CBI has stated that its drive against corruption will continue and has urged the public to report any government official demanding money for official tasks. These recent arrests highlight a pattern of misconduct that the agency is currently investigating across civic bodies in Delhi.
| Department | Employees Involved | Bribe Demanded | Amount Caught during Trap |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCD (Shahdara North) | Beldar & Junior Engineer | 80,000 Rupees | 75,000 Rupees |
| ASI (Jantar Mantar) | Conservation Assistant & Attendant | 3.50 Lakh Rupees | 1 Lakh Rupees |
| MCD (Shahdara North) | Deputy Commissioner & Admin Officer | 4 Lakh Rupees | 4 Lakh Rupees (March 31) |
In a related development on March 31, the CBI also arrested the Deputy Commissioner and an Administrative Officer of the MCD Shahdara North Zone for taking a 4 lakh rupee bribe. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has emphasized a zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption and assured that strict action will be taken against those found guilty. The agency is processing these cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
