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ACB traps and arrests Village Level Worker for accepting bribe in J&K

Last Updated on April 2, 2022 at 4:16 pm

Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) received a complaint that Village Level worker (VLW) of Rural Developemnt Derpartment is allegedly demanding bribe.

Complaint was received by ACB alleging that Sahil Sagar, Village Level Worker (VLW) of Rural Development Department, Block Paran Pilan, Uri, District Baramulla is demanding bribe of ₹20,000 from complainant for processing his case under PMAY(G) scheme.

The complainant of Uri district Baramulla alleges that Sahil has demanded bribe of Rs. 20000 from him and he had already paid him Rs.13000 on 29.03.2022. Further complainant alleged that he is demanding remaining amount.

Upon receiving the instant complaint, prima facie offence U/S 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 was found made out. Consequently, case FIR No. 11/2022 was registered at P/S ACB Baramulla and investigation taken up.

 The team caught Sahil Sagar, Village Level Worker, Rural Development Department, Block Paran Pilan, Uri, District Baramulla red handed while demanding and accepting bribe from complainant. He was arrested on the spot by the ACB team. Further investigations are going on.