KRISHNAGIRI: Sleuths from the Directorate Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) apprehended a revenue inspector in Krishnagiri district on Wednesday for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a complainant.
The accused, identified as K Senthil, a revenue inspector in the district survey office, had demanded the bribe from M Gopi of Dasirappalli village in Veppanahalli taluk. Gopi had applied for a sub-division patta for his father’s agricultural land. According to a DVAC official, Senthil demanded Rs 10,000 to move the application forward.
Unwilling to pay the bribe, Gopi approached the DVAC on Tuesday. Acting on the complaint, officials laid a trap and caught Senthil red-handed while he was receiving the chemical-coated money from Gopi on Wednesday.
Anti-Corruption Operation
The DVAC's swift action highlights the ongoing efforts to curb corruption in government offices. The trap was set after the complainant provided detailed information about the demand. The chemical-coated notes were used as evidence to confirm the transaction.
Legal Proceedings
Senthil has been taken into custody and will be produced before a court. Further investigation is underway to determine if there are other instances of bribery involving the accused. The DVAC has urged citizens to report any such demands without fear.
This arrest serves as a warning to public officials engaging in corrupt practices. The DVAC continues to monitor and act against bribery in the region.
