Anti‑corruption agency uncovers cash for medical leave in railway division

In a recent crackdown, the Central Bureau of Investigation uncovered a scheme where a chief health inspector of the South‑Eastern Railway’s Adra division demanded money to approve medical leave. The complainant alleged that the officer asked for ₹25,000, and the CBI’s sting operation captured the officer receiving ₹10,000 on the spot. The case was officially lodged on September 15, 2026. Authorities conducted thorough searches of the inspector’s office and residence, confiscating relevant documents. The suspect is scheduled to be presented before the Dhanbad competent court, with the probe ongoing.