State vs. Sanjay Singh — Sidhi Tribal Affairs Department bribery case

Updates

1. News23 Oct 2026

   Lokayukta investigation reveals prior bribe payment of ₹10,000

   Investigations into the arrest of Sanjay Singh by the Lokayukta police have confirmed that the accused had previously accepted a bribe of ₹10,000 from the complainant in addition to the ₹40,000 caught during the trap operation.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Investigators found the accused allegedly took a separate bribe payment before being caught in a trap.

   Who:

   The Lokayukta police are the agency, and the accused is Sanjay Singh.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The Lokayukta police uncovered this during their investigation into the arrest of the accused.

   What it means:

   This information links a previous payment to the main case involving the bribe trap operation.

   Amar Ujala
2. News22 Oct 2026

   Tribal Department employee arrested while taking a bribe of 40 thousand: Asked for 50 thousand to reinstate a job in Sidhi; Superintendent's role to be investigated.

   Sidhi Tribal Department employee arrested taking bribe for job reinstatement. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. On Thursday evening, the Lokayukta police caught Sanjay Singh, an employee of the Tribal Affairs Department, in the Sidhi Collectorate premises while taking a bribe of 40 thousand rupees. It is alleged that he had demanded 50 thousand rupees from the complainant, Ashok Yogi, for reinstating him in the job and for the payment of old salary.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A government employee was arrested while allegedly accepting money as a bribe.

   Who:

   Sanjay Singh is the accused employee, Ashok Yogi is the complainant, and the Lokayukta police are the investigators.

   When:

   Thursday evening, reported on 22 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Sidhi Collectorate premises, Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   He allegedly demanded money to reinstate a job and pay old salary.

   What it means:

   The role of the Superintendent will now be investigated by the authorities.

   Dainik Bhaskar