Guwahati: An Assam Police officer was arrested red-handed for accepting a bribe of Rs 4000 by the Vigilance and Anti-corruption Bureau in Kamrup.

As per sources, the officer has been identified as Jadav Sharma, who was posted at the Goroimari Police Station in Kamrup district.

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The arrested officer had demanded a bribe from a complainant to settle a case.

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However, the person unwilling to pay a bribe approached the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, Assam.

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Based on the complaint, a trap and Sharma was nabbed red-handed while he was accepting the bribe.

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A case has been registered against Sharma under relevant sections.

A source said further investigation in connection with Sharma and his alleged corrupt practices are being undertaken by the police.