Sarpanch arrested in Bhivandi for taking 7.50 lakh rupees bribe

Allegation of demanding bribe in exchange of giving undertaking of Gram Panchayat for pond conservation and beautification work


City News Mumbai/Ghani Khan
Sanjay Parshuram Naik (62), Sarpanch of Karivali Gram Panchayat of Bhiwandi Taluka, has been arrested by the Thane Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 7 lakh 50 thousand. According to the Anti-Corruption Bureau, a bribe was demanded from the contractor Prateek Laxman Patil in exchange for giving the Gram Panchayat's undertaking for the work of conservation and beautification of the pond under the Sarovar Augmentation Yojana.
According to the ACB complaint, a bribe was first demanded for this work. Later after negotiations the amount was fixed at Rs 7 lakh 50 thousand. It is alleged that on October 9, 2026, the bribe amount was accepted in the private office of the Sarpanch located at Karivali Naka. After this, ACB took action and arrested the Sarpanch.
A case has been registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 at Bhoiwada Police Station in Bhiwandi. ACB has informed that Rs 7 lakh 60 thousand in cash and a mobile phone were seized during the action.
The case is being investigated by Thane Anti Corruption Bureau Police Inspector Santosh Tagad. Further investigation is ongoing in the matter.