The State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Hisar, has arrested a middleman of a Hansi Municipal Council official for accepting Rs 16,500 as a bribe. The accused, identified as Ravi Kumar, was caught red-handed while accepting the money from the complainant.
Complaint Details
The complainant alleged that the official demanded Rs 16,500 through Ravi Kumar for signing the monitoring report on his work bills. After verifying the complaint, the Bureau team laid a trap and nabbed Ravi while accepting the money.
Legal Action
A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act was registered against the middleman. Further investigation is underway to identify the official involved and any other accomplices.
Impact and Next Steps
This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of the Vigilance Bureau to curb corruption in municipal councils. The Bureau has urged citizens to report any such instances of bribery to ensure accountability.
