Two officials from the water supply department along with a peon were recently arrested in Nagpur, India for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 4.2 lakh. The accused individuals were caught red-handed while taking the bribe. The Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted the operation following a complaint filed by a contractor who had been asked for the bribe in exchange for releasing his pending bills. The arrested officials have been identified as the executive engineer, a junior engineer, and a peon. The accused have been booked under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. This incident sheds light on the rampant issue of corruption in government departments in India. The authorities are cracking down on such illegal activities to uphold transparency and accountability in public service. Bribery not only undermines the trust of the public but also hampers the progress and development of the country. It is crucial for the government to take strict action against those involved in corrupt practices to ensure a clean and efficient administration. The arrest of these water supply department officials sends a strong message that corruption will not be tolerated and perpetrators will face consequences for their actions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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