Panchayat secretary caught red-handed while accepting bribe in Kalaburagi
A gram panchayat secretary was arrested by Karnataka Lokayukta officials in Kalaburagi city on Monday for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹9,950 for processing a property transfer application
On Monday, officials from the Lokayukta arrested Vedang, the secretary of Hagaraga Gram Panchayat in Kalaburagi district, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹9,950. The accused was apprehended while accepting the money during a trap set by the Lokayukta officials.
The case revolves around a property transfer application filed by Sanjeev for his maternal uncle Kishan Pawar's open site at Azadpur village. Though Sanjeev had provided the necessary documents, including a death certificate and stamp papers, to the gram panchayat, the secretary allegedly demanded a bribe to finalize the transfer process.
Upon receiving the complaint, the Lokayukta officials set up a trap to catch Vedang in the act. The accused was found red-handed while taking the bribe amount at Hagaraga Gram Panchayat. The incident highlights the persistent issue of corruption in local government bodies and the need for stringent measures to curb such malpractices.
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