Srinagar, April 3 (KNS): The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Monday trapped and arrested a Gram Rozgar Sevak for demanding bribe of Rs 7,000 in Damhal Hanjipora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
According to a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), a complaint was received by ACB against Gram Rozgar Sevak Ajaz Ahmad Mir for demanding bribe of Rs 7,000 for processing and forwarding demand of labour money with regards to project namely Bhuhi Naag at Reshipora.
The statement reads since the contents of the complaint disclose demand of bribe by alleged accused public servant, a pre-trap verification was conducted which required prompt action.
“Accordingly, Case FIR No. 03/2023 was registered at P/S ACB Anantnag and investigation started. After registration of the case a trap team was constituted. The team caught the accused red handed for demanding and accepting bribe of ?7,000.”
It added he was immediately arrested on spot after completing necessary legal formalities, while further investigation is going on. (KNS)