Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Delhi Forest Officials Booked for Bribe to Protect Temple
Imagine a temple in Delhi was at risk of being torn down.
Two government workers, a forest officer and a guard, asked the temple's priest for money.
They said if he paid them, they would stop the temple from being demolished.
The priest paid some money, but then the workers asked for more.
The priest got upset and told the CBI, a special police group.
The CBI checked things out and then said the workers broke the law.
Now, the workers are in trouble and will face a trial for taking bribes.
A Delhi Deputy Forest Officer and a Forest Guard were booked by the CBI.
The CBI alleges the officials took a bribe to prevent temple demolition.
The bribe was demanded from a temple priest in Old Rajinder Nagar.
The officials were charged with criminal conspiracy and demanding undue advantage.
The priest filed a complaint, leading to the CBI investigation and FIR.
- Who
- CBI booked Deputy Forest Officer Rajesh Tandon and Forest Guard Ajay.
- What
- A Delhi forest official and guard are booked for allegedly taking a bribe.
- When
- The events occurred over several days, with the complaint filed on July 16.
- Where
- Old Rajinder Nagar area of Delhi.
- Why
- For allegedly taking a bribe to prevent temple demolition.
Priest's View
CBI's View
Allegations of corruption
Priest's View
The priest reported the bribery attempt.
CBI's View
N/A
- Accused
- Rajesh Tandon (DFO), Ajay (Forest Guard)
- Complainant
- Priest Lalit Narayan Jha
- Bribe Amount Demanded
- Rs 1 lakh initially, with a final demand of Rs 60,000
- Bribe Amount Paid
- Rs 95,000 (total)
- Charges
- Criminal conspiracy, undue advantage by public servant
- Location
- Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi