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CBI detains top airport official for corruption

M Chhaya in Kolkata | June 20, 2003 12:46 IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation Friday detained a top Airports Authority of India official and his son after a nightlong raid on their home on charges of alleged corruption.

CBI sources said the raid had revealed incriminating evidence from the residence of N K Puri, the executive director (east) of AAI's national airports division. They had also seized incriminating documents from his home and Rs 600,000 in cash.

The CBI officers raided Puri's home on a specific tip-off that he has amassed wealth disproportionate with his known sources of income.

Puri, who allegedly siphoned off airport development funds, is being questioned by CBI officials at the bureau's anti-corruption office at Nizam Palace here.

Neither Puri nor his son had been arrested till morning.

 


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Sub: CORRUPTION IN GOVT. DEPARTMENTS

The media is quick to highlight CBI arresting corrupt persons but very rarely follow up on subsequent proceedings. Very harsh action needs to be taken ...


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Sub: CBI detains top airport official

every top official in this country is currupt. Only those few unfortunate who are caught make headlines.The others rejoice for having escaped the net! ...


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Sub: Corruption

I keep hearing about many currupt people are caught but till now not single conviction is carried out the what is the use of catching ...


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Sub: CBI detains top airport official for corruption

Give Promotion to N K Puri and ensure that he doesnt get all the essential life ammenities to survive. People like N K Puri have ...


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The raids of CBI is an appriciated work but is a tip of iceberge. At least every district must have CBI office with full powers ...


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