Bengaluru legal metrology officer arrested for taking bribe
A Legal Metrology officer in Bengaluru was arrested by Lokayukta officials for accepting a bribe to clear a packaging license application. The official was caught red-handed while taking a partial payment of the demanded bribe.
Why it matters
This incident underscores ongoing efforts to combat corruption within local administrative offices and the enforcement of anti-bribery laws.
The Lokayukta officials on Monday caught an Assistant Controller of Legal Metrology red-handed while accepting a bribe from a businessman for clearing a pending licence application.
The article is a factual report on a criminal arrest and official investigation.
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