Belagavi (Karnataka), Jan 27 (PTI) The Karnataka Lokayukta on Tuesday said it arrested a government official and a tout for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 80,000 in a land record-related work.
The complainant, Shivanand Mahalingappa Dundagi of Raibag taluk, had approached the Lokayukta, alleging that the official demanded a bribe to remove a 15-year restriction on land transfer.
The accused were identified as Chandramappa, a Second Division Assistant (SDA) at the Raibag Tahsildar’s office, and Nagendra, 61. According to officials, Chandramappa accepted the bribe through the tout, and both were caught red-handed.
A case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and further investigation is ongoing, police said. PTI AMP SSK
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