CBI inspector Rahul Raj, who was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from the chairman of a Madhya Pradesh-based nursing college, has been dismissed from the job, officials said in a statement.
According to officials, the agency has dismissed Raj under Article 311 of the Constitution, following its zero tolerance policy against corruption. This article of the Constitution allows the dismissal of government employees.
The official alleged that Raj was caught red-handed on Sunday while accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from Malay College of Nursing chairman Anil Bhaskaran and his wife Suma Anil. The couple has been arrested.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has detained its Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashish Prasad at its headquarters. It is worth noting that his name was also mentioned in the FIR.
Sushil Kumar Majoka and Rishikant Asathe, who were detained by CBI from Madhya Pradesh Police, will be handed over to Madhya Pradesh Police again after investigation.
Let us tell you that the CBI has arrested 13 people including Rahul Raj on the charge of giving favorable inspection report to nursing colleges in Madhya Pradesh.