Archive · 24 Jul 2026
CBI detains railway official for bribery
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) detained a railway official named Nitesh Agarwal for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.70 lakh.
This happened in the Varanasi Railway Division.
The official was accused of demanding the bribe from a furniture supplier to clear the supplier's bill.
The CBI is investigating and searching the official's office and residence.
They are also checking the official's bank accounts and financial transactions.
The CBI has been working to fight corruption in the Railways for several months.
The investigation is ongoing.
CBI detained Nitesh Agarwal, Divisional Material Manager, for allegedly accepting a Rs 1.70 lakh bribe.
The bribe was demanded from a furniture supplier to clear the contractor’s bill.
CBI is searching the official’s office, residence, and linked premises.
Bank accounts and financial transactions of the officer and his family are being scrutinized.
CBI has been conducting a sustained anti-corruption drive in various Railway divisions.
- Who
- Nitesh Agarwal, Divisional Material Manager
- What
- Accepting a bribe of Rs 1.70 lakh
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Varanasi Railway Division
- Why
- To clear a contractor’s bill
CBI's Anti-Corruption Stance
Railway Official's Alleged Corruption
CBI's Action
CBI's Anti-Corruption Stance
The CBI is taking strong action against corruption in the Railways, conducting thorough investigations and searches.
Railway Official's Alleged Corruption
The CBI's actions are seen as necessary to maintain integrity in the railway system.
Railway Official's Allegations
CBI's Anti-Corruption Stance
The detained official allegedly demanded a bribe to clear a contractor's bill, indicating a breach of trust.
Railway Official's Alleged Corruption
The official's actions, if proven, would be a violation of ethical and legal standards.
- Detained Official
- Nitesh Agarwal
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 1.70 lakh
- Division
- Varanasi Railway Division
- Agency Involved
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Complaint Source
- Furniture supplier