Jammu, June 1 -- The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday trapped and arrested a Forest Guard posted in Marwah, Kishtwar, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 from a complainant.
According to an ACB spokesperson, a written complaint was received alleging that the accused official had demanded Rs 20,000 for expediting the release of security deposits related to allotted works. Following negotiations, the accused allegedly agreed to accept Rs 15,000 as illegal gratification.
The complainant, unwilling to pay the bribe, approached the Anti-Corruption Bureau seeking legal action against the accused.
After receiving the complaint, ACB conducted a discreet verification which reportedly established the ...