Actor and filmmaker Yashpal Sharma’s brother Rajesh Kumar has been arrested by the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau in Hisar in connection with an alleged ₹3,000 bribery case. Rajesh Kumar is a district-level official associated with the irrigation/water services department. According to ACB officials, he was allegedly caught accepting the money during a trap operation conducted after a complaint was verified.
The case has drawn attention because of Rajesh Kumar’s family connection with Yashpal Sharma, who is known for his work in Bollywood as well as Haryanvi cinema. However, the allegation against Rajesh Kumar is a matter currently under investigation and should not be treated as a final determination of guilt.
1. Rajesh Kumar Was Allegedly Caught Accepting ₹3,000
According to the ACB, a complaint was received alleging that Rajesh Kumar had demanded ₹3,000 in connection with canal-water irrigation arrangements. After verifying the complaint, the ACB team reportedly planned a trap in the presence of independent witnesses.
Officials said the complainant was provided the money and sent to meet Kumar. When Kumar allegedly accepted the ₹3,000, the ACB team intervened and arrested him. Reports also state that the alleged bribe amount was recovered during the operation.
2. What Was the Alleged Bribe For?
The complaint reportedly concerned agricultural land located near the Rajgarh-Chandigarh highway. According to the ACB, an application had been made in connection with arrangements for irrigation water from a canal for land where a colony was being developed.
Rajesh Kumar was reportedly responsible for the relevant process. The ACB alleges that the ₹3,000 was demanded in connection with preparing or processing the required COO-related documentation for the canal-water arrangement.
Some reports describe the matter in terms of warabandi, or the scheduling/allocation of canal irrigation water. The exact terminology varies across reports, but the common point is that the alleged payment was connected to a canal irrigation-related official process.
3. ACB Filed a Case Under the Prevention of Corruption Act
Following the trap operation, a case was registered against Rajesh Kumar under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The section concerns offences relating to public servants accepting or attempting to obtain an undue advantage in connection with their official duties.
The ACB has said that further investigation is underway. Reports indicate that officials also questioned Kumar following his arrest as part of the investigation into the allegation.
4. Rajesh Kumar’s Family Has Disputed the Bribery Allegation
A later report by The Times of India included a response from Rajesh Kumar’s brother Ghanshyam Sharma, who denied that Kumar had accepted a bribe. According to Ghanshyam, the ₹3,000 was an official fee related to processing a challan and an official receipt had allegedly been issued for the payment. He also claimed that his brother was being framed.
This denial is important in understanding the status of the case. While the ACB has described the incident as a bribery trap and registered a case, the allegation remains subject to investigation and legal proceedings.
5. Yashpal Sharma Is Known For Bollywood And Haryanvi Cinema
Rajesh Kumar’s arrest has received additional attention because he is the brother of actor and filmmaker Yashpal Sharma.
Yashpal Sharma has appeared in numerous Hindi films and is also associated with Haryanvi cinema. He was born in Hisar and began his acting journey through theatre before moving into television and films. He was also associated with the production of the Haryanvi film Dada Lakhmi.
His filmography includes several character-driven performances, making him a familiar face to Hindi-film audiences.
What Happens Next in the Rajesh Kumar Case?
The ACB investigation will determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged payment and the official process involved. Since a criminal case has been registered, the matter will proceed through the legal system.
For now, the central facts are that Rajesh Kumar was arrested in Hisar following an ACB trap involving an alleged ₹3,000 payment, and a case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act. His family has disputed the bribery allegation, while the authorities are continuing their investigation.
The case is therefore still developing, and any final conclusion about the allegations will depend on the investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.
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