India, March 6 -- A contractual employee of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) was arrested on Tuesday by the Gurugram unit of the Haryana state vigilance and anti-corruption bureau, officials said on Thursday.

Officials identified the accused as Kapil (single name), 27, from Palra in Badshahpur, who was working as a helper in MCG.

On Monday, a resident filed a complaint against Kapil alleging he demanded Rs.50,000 as a bribe to ensure that MCG officials would not stop the construction work at his house, officials said.

After negotiations, the deal was settled at Rs.40,000. Officials added that Kapil was arrested while accepting the bribe.

Pooja Singh, ACB public relations officer, said the resident filed a complaint against ...