What happened
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Itanagar, on Friday arrested a junior engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD) along with his driver for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹8 lakh.
Police statement
Those arrested have been identified as Techi Joram Tara (35), Junior Engineer posted under PWD Capital Division-B, Itanagar, and his driver, Iken Riba (33). According to the ACB, the duo was apprehended red-handed during a trap operation carried out under Itanagar police station jurisdiction.
Latest update
The ACB stated that further investigation is underway. Reiterating the government’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption, the bureau has appealed to citizens to promptly report any instances of bribery or corrupt practices.
