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11/09/2026

CBI Court Sentences Railway Engineer to Four Years’ Imprisonment in Bribery Case

Sukh Deo Sharma convicted for demanding and accepting ₹35,000 bribe from complainant

Ghaziabad, September 11:(KNC)A CBI Court in Ghaziabad has sentenced a former senior section engineer of the Indian Railways to four years’ imprisonment along with a fine of ₹10,000 in a bribery case dating back to 2016.

According to a press release issued by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the court on September 10, 2026, convicted Sukh Deo Sharma, who was then serving as Senior Section Engineer (Electrical), Traction Distribution (TRD), Head Quarters, Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer Office, Agra Cantt, Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

The case was registered by the CBI on January 1, 2016, following allegations that Sharma had demanded an illegal gratification of ₹70,000 from a complainant in return for providing approval for five trailers/vehicles belonging to a Mumbai-based private firm to cross the railway track through Rail Gate Pathhol in Agra.

CBI laid trap, engineer caught red-handed

Following the complaint, the CBI laid a trap on January 1, 2016. During the trap operation, Sharma was allegedly caught red-handed while demanding and accepting ₹35,000 as the first instalment of the illegal gratification.

The CBI stated that the amount was allegedly accepted as illegal gratification, other than legal remuneration, in connection with the approval sought by the private firm.

Chargesheet filed in February 2016

After completing the investigation, the CBI filed a chargesheet against the accused on February 23, 2016. The charges were subsequently framed by the court on March 21, 2016.

The case then proceeded through trial, during which the prosecution presented evidence in support of the allegations.

Court finds accused guilty

After completion of the trial, the CBI Court, Ghaziabad, found Sukh Deo Sharma guilty and sentenced him to four years of imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹10,000.

The conviction brings to conclusion a case that originated with the CBI trap operation conducted more than a decade ago.

The CBI has reiterated its commitment to pursuing corruption cases involving public servants and taking such matters to their logical conclusion through investigation and prosecution.(KNC)

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5 Long Ends In
Finally

Long arm of law catches up as Kulgam police arrested absconder evading arrest for 5 long years
Mohd Ishaq Sheikh S/o Mohd Ramzan Sheikh R/o Okey, Kulgam- Wanted in FIR No. 152/2021 U/S 8/15, 29 NDPS Act of PS Kulgam.
After strenuous efforts & specific input, police team nabbed him in Kulgam. Produced before Hon'ble Sessions Court Kulgam, sent to Central Jail Kot Balwal Jammu.
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Goes Stuck In Sindh News & Views A Scorpio got stuck in Nallah Sindh during alleged stunt attempt near Sonamar...
11/09/2026

Goes
Stuck In Sindh

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A Scorpio got stuck in Nallah Sindh during alleged stunt attempt near Sonamarg today.
Youths were reportedly performing stunts when vehicle got stranded in strong water current.
Police team and locals on spot
rescue operation underway
Stunt culture once again under question

Attack In 40-Yr-Old Mauled In OrchardPanic in Sedow area as 40-year-old man injured after wild bear attacked him ...
11/09/2026

Attack In
40-Yr-Old Mauled In Orchard

Panic in Sedow area as 40-year-old man injured after wild bear attacked him in apple orchard this morning.
Injured shifted to SDH Shopian for treatment. Identified as Sadiq Ahmad Thokar (40), S/o Abdul Rahman, R/o Sedow.
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10/09/2026

The Skill Development Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 35 officers in the interest of the administration

10/09/2026

Jammu Police Suspends PSI, Constable Over Uttam Chand Death at Chakroi Police Post

Departmental inquiry ordered; three SPOs attached to DPL Jammu

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 10:(KNC)The Jammu and Kashmir Police has placed a Police Sub-Inspector and a Constable under suspension in connection with the death of Uttam Chand, a resident of Rakh, who died after becoming unconscious at the Border Police Post (BPP) Chakroi in the RS Pura area.

According to an order issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, the action has been taken pending an inquiry into the incident initiated vide DDR No. 35 dated September 9, 2026, at Police Station RS Pura.

As per the order, PSI Vikram Choudhary, Incharge BPP Chakroi, and Constable Rinku Kumar (Belt No. 1650/J) have been placed under suspension with immediate effect.

Both officials have been directed to report to District Police Lines (DPL) Jammu and deposit their uniform articles in the DPL store. They will, however, be entitled to subsistence allowance as admissible under rules.

The SP Rural, Jammu has been directed to conduct a departmental inquiry against the suspended officials and submit the findings to the District Police Office (DPO) Jammu at the earliest for further action.

Three SPOs attached from Chakroi post

The order further directs a preliminary inquiry into the conduct of three SPOs—Rajesh Choudhary (1848/SPO), Ashwani Kumar (2038/SPO) and Manpreet Singh (1951/SPO)—in connection with the incident.

The three SPOs have been attached from BPP Chakroi to DPL Jammu with immediate effect.

The inquiry has been allotted Departmental Enquiry (D.E.) No. 76/2026.

The action comes amid protests by the family and local residents following Uttam Chand’s death. Police have maintained that Chand became unconscious at the police post and was subsequently shifted to hospital, while his family and locals have raised allegations of custodial wrongdoing and demanded a fair and impartial investigation.

The police authorities have also ordered inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death, with officials stating that appropriate action will follow if any wrongdoing or lapse is established during the investigation.(KNC)

Media Delegation Reviews Strategic Significance of Zojila Tunnel on Fourth Day of Kashmir Press TourSrinagar, Sept,10th,...
10/09/2026

Media Delegation Reviews Strategic Significance of Zojila Tunnel on Fourth Day of Kashmir Press Tour

Srinagar, Sept,10th, (CNS): A 13-member media delegation from the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Kochi, on Thursday visited the Zojila Main Tunnel Project as part of its ongoing press tour of Jammu and Kashmir, gaining first-hand exposure to one of the region’s most strategically consequential infrastructure projects.

The visit on the fourth day of the tour provided the journalists an opportunity to assess the progress of the ambitious tunnel project and understand its far-reaching implications for connectivity, strategic mobility, logistics and socio-economic development in the region.

The Zojila Tunnel Project is being executed by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).

During the visit, Yousef Es'haghpour Rahimabadi, Team Leader of the Authority Engineer for NHIDCL’s Zojila Road and Tunnel Projects, briefed the delegation on the construction status, engineering challenges and comprehensive safety mechanisms being deployed at the project.

The approximately 13.15-kilometre-long bi-directional Zojila Main Tunnel, being constructed between Baltal in Jammu and Kashmir and Minamarg in Ladakh, is envisaged as a critical link capable of transforming connectivity between the two regions.

Once operational, the tunnel is expected to drastically reduce the time required to cross the Zojila Pass, bringing the journey down from approximately 2–3.5 hours to 20–30 minutes. More significantly, it is expected to overcome the prolonged winter isolation of Ladakh, when the Zojila Pass traditionally remains closed for nearly five to six months because of heavy snowfall.

Addressing the delegation, Yousaf underscored the project’s strategic importance, particularly its potential to strengthen the movement of essential supplies, fuel and other critical commodities towards Ladakh. The tunnel is also expected to enhance road safety, improve logistical efficiency and provide a more dependable transportation corridor in one of the country’s most challenging and strategically sensitive terrains.

The project is likely to have implications extending beyond connectivity. According to the briefing, its completion is expected to create employment opportunities, stimulate economic activity and contribute to the broader development of communities along the corridor.

The media delegation also visited Sonamarg, where the journalists witnessed the region’s striking natural landscape and lush green surroundings, offering them an opportunity to experience the diverse geographical and cultural dimensions of Jammu and Kashmir.

The visit underscored the growing significance of major infrastructure initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir and their role in strengthening connectivity, resilience and strategic preparedness along the vital corridor to Ladakh.

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