{"id":3835,"date":"2026-10-29T17:49:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T12:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theleadernews.in\/?p=3835"},"modified":"2026-10-29T17:52:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T12:22:01","slug":"pcmc-chief-engineer-reportedly-detained-by-acb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theleadernews.in\/?p=3835","title":{"rendered":"ACB Raid at PCMC : Chief Engineer, Joint City Engineer Detained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alleged bribe demand for awarding a contract triggers a stir in civic circles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pimpri-Chinchwad :<\/strong> The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has reportedly detained Pramod Ombase, Chief Engineer, and Ajay Suryawanshi, Joint City Engineer, of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), for questioning in connection with an alleged bribery case, triggering a stir in civic circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to preliminary information, the case relates to an alleged demand for a bribe in exchange for helping a contractor secure a civic work contract. The complainant had reportedly approached the ACB and provided information about the alleged demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ombase was reportedly taken into custody on Thursday while allegedly demanding money. However, the exact circumstances of the reported action and the details of the investigation are yet to be officially confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The development has drawn attention within the municipal corporation, with further details regarding the alleged offence and the ACB&#8217;s action awaited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official version from the ACB is expected to clarify the nature of the action and the allegations involved. 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