Bribery Scandal: Thane Court Rejects Bail for Municipal Officials
Thane's Additional Sessions Judge rejected bail applications of Thane Municipal Corporation's deputy commissioner Shankar Patole and two others in a Rs 25 lakh bribery case, citing insufficient grounds for release. The accused, including a data operator and an official who surrendered, remain in judicial custody pending a detailed order.
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In a significant development, a local court in Thane declined bail for a deputy commissioner of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) and two associates involved in a 25 lakh rupee bribery case. This decision was pronounced by Additional Sessions Judge S S Shinde, following comprehensive arguments presented by the public prosecutor and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials.
The case centers around Deputy Municipal Commissioner Shankar Patole, who was detained alongside data operator Omkar Gaikar during a coordinated sting operation led by the ACB at the TMC headquarters on October 1. A third individual, Sushant Surve, later surrendered to authorities.
All three accused remain in judicial custody as they await a formal order. The court's denial of bail has marked a critical turn in the ongoing investigation into municipal corruption and bribery within the Thane Municipal Corporation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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