Guwahati: A government official was arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting Rs 1 lakh as bribe from a man in Assam’s Lakhimpur district on Wednesday, officials said.
The accused, identified as Hemandra Bora, was posted in Tinikunia area in Lakhimpur district.
According to police, Bora demanded a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a person for a land related official work.
The accused officer had taken 50 per cent of the money earlier.
“When he was trying to take the balance money, Bora was caught red-handed by police”, an officer said.
A case under relevant section was registered against the accused.
Further investigation in the matter is underway.
Earlier, another Assam government official was arrested last week on corruption charges.
–IANS