Published On : Wed, Aug 7th, 2024
By Nagpur Today Nagpur News

Sarpanch Arrested for Accepting ₹3 Lakh Bribe Near Nagpur

Bribe Taken from Land Developers

Nagpur: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Mohan Jagannath Munne (54), the Sarpanch of Murti Gram Panchayat and Director of the Agricultural Produce Market Committee, for accepting a bribe of ₹3 lakh from land developers. The Panchayat is led by a BJP-elected Sarpanch.

Previously, Munne had accepted ₹1 lakh as part of the bribe. A resident of Pandey Layout in Katol filed a complaint against Munne. Following the complaint, the ACB set up a trap and caught Munne red-handed while accepting the bribe. Paresh Shelke is also involved in this crime, and both accused have been arrested by the police.

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Meanwhile, all citizens of Nagpur district are urged to report immediately to the Anti-Corruption Bureau if any government official or private agent demands a bribe for performing any official work, apart from the legitimate fees.

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