Singrauli Clerk Caught Red-Handed Taking Bribe
Rewa Lokayukta caught a senior clerk in Singrauli red-handed while accepting a bribe to process a deceased employee's insurance claim.
In a swift crackdown on corruption, the Rewa Lokayukta police have arrested a senior clerk from the Singrauli Irrigation Department for allegedly demanding and accepting an illegal gratification. The official, identified as Dinesh Kumar Srivastava, was caught in a sting operation while accepting a bribe to facilitate a pending insurance claim.
The Demand for Illegal Payment
The incident came to light when the son of a deceased former employee approached the authorities with a complaint. The complainant, Ranjan Saket, revealed that his father, Ramkrishna Saket, had retired from the Water Resources Department two years ago and had passed away approximately 18 months ago.
According to the details provided by the family, the processing of an insurance payout—amounting to roughly ₹70,000—became a tool for extortion. Srivastava allegedly demanded a bribe of ₹4,000 to move the paperwork forward. Facing severe financial hardships, the family was unable to meet the clerk's illegal demands and instead chose to seek justice through the Lokayukta.
The Trap and Arrest
Following a formal written complaint submitted to the Superintendent of Police (Lokayukta) in Rewa, officials moved quickly to verify the allegations. Once the claims were substantiated, a trap was meticulously planned to catch the official in the act.
The arrest unfolded at a public location near the Waidhan bus stand intersection. Lokayukta Inspector S. Ram Maravi confirmed that the accused was intercepted at an online shop while he was in the process of accepting the illicit cash.
Legal Action Underway
The Lokayukta police have initiated formal legal proceedings against Dinesh Kumar Srivastava under the Prevention of Corruption Act. While the clerk is currently in custody, Inspector Maravi stated that the investigation remains ongoing to determine if there are further irregularities within the department's administrative processes.