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Who is Kajal Meena? Rajasthan SDM and RAS topper arrested for accepting bribe
A Rajasthan sub-divisional magistrate, Kajal Meena, who topped the RAS, was arrested by the ACB on April 16 for accepting a ₹60,000 bribe through her reader in a land-decree case. Two aides were arrested with her, ₹4 lakh in cash was recovered, and she was suspended on April 18. The article also outlines her educational and career background.
Why It Matters
The case highlights accountability issues and potential corruption risks within high-level state administration, underscoring the need for oversight in public service.
Timeline
3 Events
Article update on arrest and background
April 19, 2026
The article covering the arrest and suspension includes details about Meena’s background: she earned a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Mandi, underwent field training as an IAS probationer in Tonk, and held postings as Sub Divisional Officer, Suhagpura (Pratapgarh district) before her Karauli posting. It also notes her view of RAS as a premier and prestigious service.
Meena suspended by Department of Personnel
April 18, 2026
Meena was suspended by the Department of Personnel; the suspension order was issued on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
ACB arrests Kajal Meena, reader and senior assistant in Karauli bribery case
April 16, 2026
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Kajal Meena, a sub-divisional magistrate in Karauli, along with reader Dinesh Kumar Saini and senior assistant Praveen Dhakad after being caught accepting a bribe of ₹60,000 tied to a land-decree final order. The ACB trap followed a complaint alleging harassment by Meena through her reader, with an initial demand of ₹1,00,000 later reduced to ₹50,000. Officials recovered ₹4 lakh in cash from a bag carried by the accused, and a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act was registered with Meena arrested.