Archive · 18 Dec 2025
CBI Arrests Two Postal Officials in Bribery Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested two postal officials in Uttar Pradesh for taking bribes.
The officials, Pratik Bhargava and Amir Hassan, were caught taking money from a person who had been transferred.
They wanted money to help him with his salary and some papers.
The CBI set a trap and caught them taking the bribe.
The officials had earlier taken money from the same person by threatening him.
The CBI is still investigating the case.
The CBI also recently arrested bank officials for taking bribes from a farmer.
CBI arrested two postal officials in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh for bribery.
The officials demanded Rs 15,000 for relieving a complainant from transfer and processing his salary.
The bribe amount was reduced to Rs 12,500 after negotiations.
CBI caught the officials red-handed while accepting the bribe.
The officials had previously extorted Rs 5,000 from the complainant.
- Who
- Pratik Bhargava (SDI) and Amir Hassan (Branch Post Master)
- What
- Arrested for demanding and accepting bribes
- When
- Arrested on December 16, complaint filed on December 15
- Where
- Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- For relieving from transfer, processing salary, and re-verifying caste certificate
- Arrested Officials
- Pratik Bhargava (SDI), Amir Hassan (Branch Post Master)
- Location
- Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 15,000 (reduced to Rs 12,500)
- Date of Complaint
- December 15
- Date of Arrest
- December 16
- Reason for Bribe
- Relieving from transfer, salary processing, caste certificate re-verification
- Previous Extortion
- Rs 5,000
