Madhya Pradesh: Electricity Department Official Caught Taking Bribe of Rs 15 Lakh
Tiwari had demanded a bribe of Rs 2 crore from the complainant contractor Bhanu Prakash Kachet for clearing his dues of Rs 18 crore, Patel said. The accused official was taken to a government circuit house for questioning, he said, adding that further probe is underway in the matter.
Shahdol, December 18: An junior engineer from the electricity department was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 15 lakh in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, Lokayukta police said.
Rajesh Tiwari was caught while accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakh in cash and a cheque of Rs 5 lakh near Shahdol stadium here, Lokayukta deputy superintendent of police B K Patel said. Uttar Pradesh: Police Constables Fight Over 'Bribe' in Prayagraj, Suspended After Video Goes Viral.
Tiwari had demanded a bribe of Rs 2 crore from the complainant contractor Bhanu Prakash Kachet for clearing his dues of Rs 18 crore, Patel said. The accused official was taken to a government circuit house for questioning, he said, adding that further probe is underway in the matter.