Udupi: In a major corruption crackdown, the Lokayukta police apprehended Ashok Poojary, an Assistant Engineer with MESCOM in Brahmavar, red-handed while he was receiving a bribe of ₹20,000. The bribe was allegedly demanded in exchange for providing an electricity connection to a residence.
The complaint was filed by Dinesh Poojary, who had approached Ashok Poojary to request a new power connection for his house. After visiting the site for inspection, the engineer reportedly demanded a bribe to proceed with the connection process.
Unwilling to comply with the illegal demand, Dinesh brought the matter to the attention of Lokayukta authorities. Acting on the complaint, a special operation was launched by a team led by Lokayukta SP Kumarachandra and DySP Manjunath on Friday morning.
During the well-planned trap, officials caught Ashok Poojary in the act while accepting the bribe money. He was taken into custody immediately, and further investigation is now underway.
The Lokayukta officials have confirmed that strict legal action will follow, and this arrest sends a strong message against corruption within government departments.
The public has welcomed the swift response, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in civic services, especially in essential sectors like electricity.
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