Srinagar, May 1 (NVI): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday arrested a head constable in Srinagar for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe, officials said.
The accused, identified as Parvaiz Ahmad, was caught during a trap operation laid by the ACB following a complaint from a local resident, they said.
Officials, the complainant had alleged that the policeman was seeking illegal gratification in connection with an official matter.
Acting on the complaint, the ACB team laid a trap in the Batamaloo area and apprehended the accused red-handed while allegedly accepting Rs 5,000 in cash along with a cheque of Rs 35,000, they said.
The bribe amount was recovered on the spot in the presence of independent witnesses, officials said.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and further investigation is underway, they added.(NVI)
