Nashik ACB Detains 2 Officials Over Bribe Demand

The Nashik Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has detained two officials from the Malegaon Municipal Corporation.

Municipal Commissioner Ravindra Jadhav and Garden Superintendent Nilesh Patil were taken into custody.

They allegedly demanded a 4% commission to clear a contractor's bills for grass-cutting work at burial grounds.

The bills totalled ₹20 lakh for two separate works.

The contractor lodged a complaint with the Nashik ACB, leading to the action.

The investigation will focus on the contracts and financial transactions.

Jadhav was set to retire on October 30, 2026, and the ACB action has raised questions about his retirement benefits.

The ACB will examine the complaint, financial records, and available evidence.

An official statement and responses from the officials are awaited.

The allegations must be proven through due legal process.

The case has triggered a stir in the civic administration.

The outcome will depend on the applicable rules and subsequent legal proceedings.