Anti-Corruption Bureau Nabs District Industry Official in Bribery Scandal

An official from the District Industry and Commerce Centre, Rajeev Garg, was arrested in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, for accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh. The bribe was related to the fixation of the seventh pay scale, pension case, and arrears payment. Authorities have sealed properties linked to the accused.

An official from the District Industry and Commerce Centre in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, was apprehended on Saturday while accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh, authorities have confirmed.

The bribe was solicited for the fixation of the seventh pay scale, resolution of a pension case, and payment of arrears.

All properties associated with the accused have been sealed, according to Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)