Guwahati: The Lat Mandal of Patharighat Revenue Circle in Darrang district of Assam has been apprehended by the sluets of Directorate Vigilance and Anti Corruption on Wednesday.
The accused has been identified as Hari Das Singha.
According to reports, Singha was apprehended while accepting a bribe of Rs 18,000 from a man identified as Pankaj Deka for land mutation.
Singha is currently being interrogated by the police officials.
Taking to twitter, ADGP (Law & Order) GP Singh wrote, “Sri Hari Das Singha Lat Mondal of Patharighat Circle Officer Darrang District has been trapped and arrested red handed today by team of @DIR_VAC_ASSAM while accepting demanded money for land mutation of the complainant.”
The anti-corruption unit and the Assam Police are maintaining a close monitoring to stop all forms of corruption in the state. Additionally, the police have established a helpline at 1800-345-3767 where residents can report instances of bribery.