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Forest officer arrested in corruption sting over alleged ₹30,000 bribe
An Anti-Corruption Bureau operation has led to the arrest of a forest department official and an associate accused of soliciting a bribe. The officials were taken into custody after allegedly demanding the sum in connection with forest-related matters.
LSN India ·
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a forest officer and his associate following an investigation into alleged bribery. The two were apprehended during a coordinated operation after being accused of demanding ₹30,000 in exchange for providing official favours related to forest administration.
The ACB conducted a trap operation to catch the officials red-handed as part of its ongoing efforts to curb corruption within government departments. Both individuals are now in custody pending further investigation into the alleged misconduct.
This case adds to a growing list of corruption cases involving public servants in forest and environmental administration across the region. The ACB has intensified its focus on monitoring officials who handle permits, licenses, and other administrative decisions that could be subject to bribery.
The arrested officer and associate will be produced before relevant authorities for further legal proceedings. The investigation aims to determine the extent of the alleged corrupt practices and whether other officials or citizens were involved in similar transactions.