Date:18/01/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/01/18/stories/2008011856570400.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Officer trapped by Lokayukta

BANGALORE: The Lokayukta sleuths on Wednesday caught an assistant horticultural officer in Kanakapura for allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs. 4,000 from an agriculturist. According to a press release, officer Krishnaiah demanded the bribe for issuing a cheque of Rs. 8,400, sanctioned by the government, towards agricultural subsidy. Krishnaiah was caught while allegedly accepting the money. — Staff Reporter