CBI arrests JMI professor, two others in bribery case

New Delhi, March 16 (Agency) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday arrested three people, including a Professor of Jamia Millia Islamia University in an alleged bribery case. The accused, identified as Khalid Moin, Professor in department of Civil Engineering at Jamia Millia Islamia University, Parkhar Pawar and Abid Khan, both are from a private company based on Delhi’s Okhla Phase-3, said CBI spokesperson.

A case was registered against the accused on the allegations that the said Professor in conspiracy with the representatives of different private builders, architect and middleman, was indulging in different activities for issuing structural stability certificates for the projects after taking alleged bribes, said CBI. CBI sleuths laid a trap and caught the Professor and two others while accepting the bribe of Rs one lakh. Searches are being conducted at the premises of the accused. The accused will be produced before the Court at Delhi.