Anti-Corruption Team Arrests JE and Lineman in Auraiya for Bribery Auraiya, April 10, 2026 — The anti-corruption team in Auraiya conducted a significant operation on Friday, apprehending a junior engineer (JE) and a lineman from the electricity department for allegedly accepting bribes. The arrests followed a complaint filed by the anti-corruption bureau in Lucknow, which highlighted the corrupt practices of the two officials. The operation led to widespread unrest within the department, as the incident exposed systemic issues in the local bureaucracy. The accused individuals, identified as Deepak Babu, a JE from Fufund Kesmapur sub-station, and Laln Kuswah, a lineman, were arrested during a routine inspection. According to sources, the duo had been involved in demanding bribes for facilitating the relocation of a high-tension power line near a temple under construction in the village of Sehadpur. The temple project, which is being developed by local residents, required the shifting of the power line to ensure safety. However, the officials allegedly demanded 50,000 rupees for the task, with 11,000 rupees already received as an advance. Deepak Babu, who is currently posted in Delhi NCR as an auditor, confirmed the details of the incident. He stated that the villagers had approached him to shift the power line above the temple site, citing safety concerns. Despite the official procedure, the JE and the lineman demanded a bribe, which they partially received. The anti-corruption team, acting on the complaint, raided the sub-station and apprehended both individuals during the day. The operation was led by the anti-corruption bureau in Lucknow, which had received the complaint and coordinated with local authorities to execute the arrest.#lucknow #auraiya #anti_corruption_team #deepak_babu #laln_kuswah
