CBI Arrests NBCC Ltd. DGM Varun Popli for Alleged Bribery in Leh Project
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Varun Popli, Deputy General Manager (DGM) of NBCC Ltd., for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe. The complainant, who is working on a construction project in Leh, reported that Popli initially demanded Rs 7.40 lakh, which later increased to Rs 11.40 lakh.
During a sting operation, Popli was caught red-handed accepting Rs 5 lakh. He has been arrested and will be presented before the Court of Competent Jurisdiction in Delhi on Thursday. A search was also conducted at his residence in Delhi, and further investigations are ongoing.
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CBI -: CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is India’s main agency for investigating serious crimes like corruption and bribery.
NBCC Ltd. -: NBCC Ltd. stands for National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited. It is a government-owned company in India that builds and manages construction projects.
DGM -: DGM stands for Deputy General Manager. It is a high-ranking position in a company, responsible for managing important tasks and projects.
Bribery -: Bribery means giving or taking money or gifts to do something illegal or dishonest. It is against the law.
Leh -: Leh is a town in the northern part of India, in the region of Ladakh. It is known for its beautiful mountains and monasteries.
Rs 7.40 lakh -: Rs 7.40 lakh means 740,000 rupees. In India, ‘lakh’ is a term used to represent 100,000 units.
Rs 11.40 lakh -: Rs 11.40 lakh means 1,140,000 rupees. It is a way to count large amounts of money in India.
Caught red-handed -: Caught red-handed means being caught in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.
