Water supply officials and peon arrested for accepting Rs 4.2 lakh bribe in Nagpur, India.

In a recent development in Nagpur, two officials from the water supply department along with a peon were arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 4.2 lakh. The Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted a raid and caught the accused red-handed while taking the bribe. The officials and the peon were reportedly demanding the bribe in exchange for clearing pending bills related to a water supply scheme. The arrests have raised concerns about corruption in government departments and the need for stricter enforcement of anti-corruption laws. The accused have been booked under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of promoting transparency and accountability in public offices to prevent such illicit activities. Authorities are urging citizens to report any instances of corruption they come across to help eradicate this deep-rooted issue. The arrests highlight the ongoing efforts to combat corruption and ensure a clean and efficient governance system in the country.

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