Railway Officials Misuse Resources for Personal Parties: CBI Arrests Guntakal DRM

Guntakal Divisional Railway Manager Vineet Singh, along with four other officials, was arrested by CBI for allegedly accepting bribes in awarding tenders. The All India Railwaymen's Federation accused Singh of misusing railway resources for late-night parties. Concerns over corruption in Railways led to calls for stricter vigilance on financial decisions and spending.

The All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF) has accused a railway officer, recently arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), of holding late-night parties misusing railway resources during his previous posting.

Vineet Singh, Guntakal Divisional Railway Manager, and four other railway officials were arrested on July 5 for allegedly accepting bribes in awarding several tenders. Shiv Gopal Mishra, General Secretary of AIRF, claimed Singh misused railway employees like gangmen and track maintainers for personal parties while serving as DRM of Sambalpur Division.

Mishra alleged that track maintainers, responsible for rail safety, were diverted for personal tasks, compromising safety norms. Despite complaints, Singh continued his misconduct after being transferred to Guntakal, eventually leading to his arrest by CBI. Mishra urged stricter vigilance over financial decisions, especially with the recent enhancement of financial powers of DRMs. National Federation of Indian Railwaymen's General Secretary M Raghavaiah emphasized the need for integrity in DRM appointments.