The Lokayukta police in Karnataka have arrested a surveyor on charges of accepting a bribe. The accused, identified as a surveyor attached to the office of the Deputy Commissioner, was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a complainant.
Details of the Incident
The complainant had approached the surveyor to get a land survey sketch approved. The surveyor allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 10,000 for processing the document. Following a complaint, the Lokayukta police laid a trap and apprehended the surveyor while he was accepting the money.
Legal Action
The accused has been booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act. He was produced before a special court and remanded to judicial custody. The Lokayukta police are further investigating the matter to ascertain if there are any other beneficiaries involved in the corrupt practice.
This arrest is part of the ongoing efforts by the Karnataka Lokayukta to curb corruption in government departments. Citizens are encouraged to report any such instances of bribery to the anti-corruption helpline.
