Awantipora, March 28, KNT:\u00a0The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday trapped a Public Health Engineering (PHE) Mechanical Executive Engineer while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 12,000 in Awantipora area of south Kashmir\u2019s Pulwama district, officials said.<\/p>\n
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The accused officer has been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar.<\/p>\n
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The action followed a complaint alleging that the official had demanded illegal gratification for performing official duties, prompting the ACB to lay a trap.<\/p>\n
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Officials said the Executive Engineer was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe amount, following which he was taken into custody.<\/p>\n
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The arrest comes amid continued efforts by the ACB to curb corruption in government departments and ensure accountability in public services.<\/p>\n
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A case has been registered under relevant provisions of law, and further investigation into the matter is underway.<\/p>\n
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Officials said more details regarding the case and the nature of the complaint are expected to emerge during the course of investigation. [KNT]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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