Mining official held on charge of bribery
A mining inspector in Kannur was arrested by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe. This arrest is the first under the state's new 'Project Zero' initiative to combat government corruption.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the implementation of anti-corruption measures in local government administration.
A mining inspector was arrested by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) while allegedly accepting a ₹15,000 bribe from an applicant for granting permission to collect and sell river sand. The official was remanded in judicial custody on Friday (July 17, 2026).
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