2 Petroleum Ministry employees arrested for leaking info

Sources said a clerical staff and a peon of the Petroleum Ministry were apprehended by the police

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 19 2015 | 7:43 PM IST
Two Petroleum Ministry employees are among five persons arrested for allegedly leaking confidential government documents to private companies, Delhi Police said today.

Sources said a clerical staff and a peon of the Petroleum Ministry were apprehended by the police.

They said provisions of Official Secrets Act may be slapped on them.

The sources said the two Petroleum Ministry employees used to provide confidential information to private companies in return for money.

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First Published: Feb 19 2015 | 5:55 PM IST

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