Data operator held in Arakkoknam over bribery charges
An assistant data operator in Arakkonam was arrested by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption for soliciting a bribe. The official demanded money to process a no-objection certificate required for passport verification.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing efforts by anti-corruption agencies to curb petty corruption in public service delivery systems.
An assistant data operator attached with Arakkonam Taluk police in Ranipet was arrested by sleuths of Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) for taking a bribe of ₹400 to release a no-objection certificate for passport verification.
DVAC sources said that the complainant K. Sridhar, a resident of Arakkonam, was working in a private firm in Dubai. His family members, including wife Nivedita and daughter, were living in Arakkonam town. Sridhar decided to take his family to Dubai, and wanted to apply for a passport for his wife. As the couple reside within the limits of Arakkonam Taluk police, the application was forwarded to Arakkonam police for verification of details submitted by the applicant.
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