Haryana Female Officer Meenakshi Dahiya Arrested by Anti-Corruption Bureau for Bribery Charges

Haryana Female Officer Meenakshi Dahiya Arrested by Anti-Corruption Bureau for Bribery Charges

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Haryana has arrested Meenakshi Dahiya, a female officer from the Fisheries Department, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹1 lakh. Dahiya had been absconding for the past five months in connection with this case, but on Friday evening, she was apprehended by the ACB team and presented in court. Following the court hearing, Meenakshi Dahiya was remanded to judicial custody.

The case dates back to May 29, 2024, when the Anti-Corruption Bureau launched an investigation into the allegations of bribery involving Meenakshi Dahiya. According to the details, the accused officer had taken a bribe of ₹1 lakh through her cook and another employee. The investigation revealed that the bribe was solicited in exchange for removing the name of a departmental employee from a charge sheet related to corruption in the Fisheries Department in Panchkula. Though Meenakshi Dahiya did not directly receive the bribe, the deal was allegedly made through her cook. After the case came to light, Dahiya went into hiding and sought anticipatory bail from the High Court. However, on September 14, 2024, the High Court rejected her bail plea, citing sufficient evidence pointing to her involvement in the bribery case. At the time of the incident, Dahiya was serving as the District Fisheries Officer.

Key Developments:
May 29, 2024: Case filed against Meenakshi Dahiya for soliciting a bribe through her cook in exchange for removing a name from a charge sheet.
September 14, 2024: The High Court rejects her anticipatory bail plea, confirming evidence of her involvement in the bribery case.
September 2024: Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests Meenakshi Dahiya after a five-month search; she is sent to judicial custody following her court appearance.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has reiterated its commitment to rooting out corruption from government departments, making Dahiya’s arrest a significant step in this ongoing battle.

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