Guwahati: The sleuths of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption wing of Assam police have arrested a government employee from Kamrup district while accepting bribe.
The arrestee has been identified as Lachit Basumatary
According to Reports, Basumatary is the the Block Elementary Education Officer (BEEO) of Rani.
Reportedly, Basumatary had demanded bribe for updating the service book and issuing LPC.
Special DGP Law and Order, GP Singh took to twitter and wrote, “BEEO of Rani, District Kamrup Rural Sri Lachit Basumatary demanded bribe for updating the service book and issuing LPC. He has been trapped and arrested red handed today by @DIR_VAC_ASSAM@assampolice @CMOfficeAssam.”
The anti-corruption unit and the Assam Police are keeping a close eye on the state to stop all forms of corruption. Numerous state government representatives have been exposed while receiving bribes.
Additionally, the police have established a helpline at 1800-345-3767 where residents can report instances of bribery.