CBI arrests 6 Delhi Transport Department officials for corruption
The CBI has arrested six officials of the Delhi Transport Department for alleged corruption and bribery in a first major action in the National Capital after the ruling Aam Admi Party recently lost Assembly elections, officials said on Wednesday.
The agency had been receiving complaints against widespread corruption in the department, they said.
It was decided to conduct surveillance and verification of complaints before proceeding with the arrest, they said.
The verification of complaints showed prima facie material indicating corruption at various levels resulting in the arrests, they said.
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