Electric Wireman's Bribe Scandal Exposed in Palghar

A wireman from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Palghar for accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe. The bribe was demanded to secure power supply for a shrimp farming project. The accused is now under investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has taken decisive action against corruption involving an Indian electricity distribution firm. A contractual wireman with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd, working in Palghar, was caught demanding a bribe.

Rajesh Chandrakant More, the accused, was apprehended while accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe. This followed a complaint from a local resident who sought electricity for his shrimp farm. The bribe was allegedly demanded by More to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the project.

Following the complaint, the ACB set a trap to catch More in the act. He has now been charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act, with investigations continuing to uncover further details in this case.

(With inputs from agencies.)