Gujarat ACB Trap: Talati And Two Others Held For Accepting ₹8,000 Bribe In Talala
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The Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has detained a Talati-cum-Mantri and two private individuals for allegedly accepting an ₹8,000 bribe in Talala town of Gir Somnath district. The trap was conducted on September 11 at a shop in Madhav Complex after a complaint was filed over an alleged demand for money in connection with official documents.
The accused have been identified as Dhavalkumar Tabhabhai Chavda, Talati-cum-Mantri of Surva village who also holds additional charge of Galiyavad village, and private individuals Dilip Hardasbhai Ram and Kapil Rameshbhai Ram.
₹30,000 Bribe Allegedly Demanded
According to the complaint, the complainant required Village Form No. 2 and tax receipts for a bank loan-related process.
When he approached Chavda, the Talati-cum-Mantri allegedly demanded ₹30,000 in exchange for the documents. Following negotiations, the alleged bribe amount was reduced to ₹8,000.
The complainant subsequently approached the ACB, following which officials planned a trap operation.
₹8,000 Bribe Allegedly Accepted
During the trap at Sahyog Enterprise, Madhav Complex, Talala, accused No. 2, Dilip Ram, allegedly spoke to the complainant on the instructions of Chavda.
The ₹8,000 bribe was subsequently allegedly accepted by accused No. 3, Kapil Ram.
The ACB team then caught all three accused. Officials alleged that the three had acted in coordination and assisted one another in accepting the bribe.
The ₹8,000 bribe amount was recovered during the operation.
Talati And Two Others Detained
The main accused, Dhavalkumar Tabhabhai Chavda, is a resident of Bolas in Veraval taluka and is posted as Talati-cum-Mantri of Surva village. He also holds additional charge of Galiyavad village in Talala taluka.
Dilip Hardasbhai Ram is a resident of Narsinh Tekri, Talala, while Kapil Rameshbhai Ram is from Piplava village in Talala taluka.
The ACB has initiated further legal proceedings in connection with the alleged bribery case.
ACB Team Conducts Trap Operation
The trap operation was led by A.D. Vala, Police Inspector, Gir Somnath ACB Police Station, along with his team.
The case was registered after the complainant approached the ACB regarding the alleged demand for a bribe. The investigation will establish the respective roles of the three accused and other details of the case.
