State vs Salman — Banda Pollution Control Board bribery case

Timeline

1. 2 Nov 2026News

   Pollution Control Board JE arrested while taking a bribe: Demanded one lakh rupees to stop action on a notice, Vigilance caught him red-handed in Banda.

   Uttar Pradesh Banda Pollution Control Board JE Salman arrested for taking bribe. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. A JE of the Pollution Control Board has been arrested in Banda, Uttar Pradesh for taking a bribe of one lakh rupees. It is alleged that the bribe was demanded in exchange for not taking action on a notice issued to a crusher plant operator.

   Dainik Bhaskar

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A government official was arrested for allegedly taking money to stop legal action against a business.

   Who:

   Salman is the accused junior engineer and the Vigilance Department of Uttar Pradesh is the arresting agency.

   When:

   Reported on 2 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Banda, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   He allegedly demanded money to stop action on a notice issued to a crusher plant operator.

   What it means:

   The official is now in custody as the investigation into the bribery accusation moves forward.

2. 2 Nov 2026Arrest

   Pollution Control Board JE arrested in Banda, UP for taking a bribe of one lakh rupees, trap team caught him red-handed.

   Amar Ujala

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A junior engineer was caught by a trap team while allegedly accepting illegal money.

   Who:

   The accused is a junior engineer at the Pollution Control Board, and the Vigilance Department is the agency involved.

   When:

   Reported on 2 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Banda, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   He is accused of taking a bribe of one lakh rupees.

   What it means:

   The official is now under arrest, and the case will move forward through the investigation process.