Officials Cuffed for Corruption: Bribes for College Upgrade Exposed

Two government officials, Sushil Bansod and Nitin Neware, were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for accepting bribes worth Rs 35,000. The bribes were linked to the proposal of upgrading junior college classes in the Khapa area. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered.

In a significant action against corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested two government officials on Saturday for accepting bribes in a proposal related to junior college class upgrades in Khapa.

The officials, Deputy Educational Officer Sushil Bansod and Senior Clerk Nitin Neware, allegedly demanded Rs 35,000 from an educational institution's director.

They were caught in an ACB trap while accepting the bribe. Bansod is also accused of a previous bribe acceptance. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered.

(With inputs from agencies.)