Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Engineer Arrested for Allegedly Taking Rs 40,000 Bribe
Imagine someone working for the city who is supposed to make sure things are done correctly, like a construction inspector.
This person, named Ravindra Ahire, allegedly took a bribe, which is like asking for money under the table.
He was supposed to give permission, called a No Objection Certificate, for a petrol pump.
The bribe was for 40,000 rupees.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau, which is like a special police force against corruption, caught him.
Now, he is in trouble for what he did.
A 57-year-old assistant engineer was arrested in Thane district.
The arrest was made by the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
The engineer, Ravindra Ahire, worked for the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation.
He allegedly accepted a bribe of Rs 40,000.
The bribe was related to issuing a No Objection Certificate for a petrol pump's underground drainage clearance.
- Who
- Ravindra Ahire, an assistant engineer from Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
- What
- An assistant engineer was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe.
- When
- The arrest was reported on July 25th.
- Where
- The arrest took place in Thane district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- He allegedly accepted a bribe for issuing a No Objection Certificate related to a petrol pump.
- Arrested
- Ravindra Ahire
- Age
- 57 years old
- Occupation
- Assistant Engineer
- Employer
- Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 40,000
- Reason for Bribe
- Issuing a No Objection Certificate
- Agency
- Anti-Corruption Bureau