Senior health inspector ‘trapped’ while accepting bribe for trade licence (opens original article in a new tab)

A senior health inspector was caught accepting a bribe for processing a trade licence, arrested under the Prevention of Corruption Act

• Senior health inspector Shrijesh N.K. was trapped while accepting a bribe for a trade licence
• Accused had accepted ₹5,000 on June 15 and demanded ₹10,000 more
• Lokayukta police registered a case under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act
• Inspector was arrested under PC Act with ongoing investigation