Suspended IAS K Rajesh gets Bail but will remain in Jail

Suspended IAS K Rajesh gets Bail but will remain in Jail

Ahmedabad : Suspended IAS officer, K Rajesh was granted bail in alleged corruption case by special CBI court yesterday. However the tainted IAS officer cannot get out of jail as he is in judicial custody under different case of money laundering being investigated by enforcement directorate.

K Rajesh was arrested on July 13 in connection with the case of alleged corruption. The special CBI judge, C G Mehta has allowed his release on a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh and a surety for an equal amount. He also needs to surrender his passport.

Rajesh is facing charges of corruption in matter or issuing firearm licenses while he presided as Collector of Surendranagar. He is charged with soliciting contributions for the district collector’s official account in lieu of arm permits. He has also been charged with purchasing real estate in Surat for far less than market value.

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