Guwahati: The sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption apprehended one Lance Naik for allegedly demanding a bribe in Hailakandi, Assam on Tuesday,
The accused identified as Gouidur Rahman Barbhuiya was posted at the Sadar police station in Hailakandi.
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He was demanding a bribe of Rs 6,000 for giving relief in a criminal case.
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The incident took place when a man who was recently granted bail from the court, visited Sadar police station to submit the bail letters.
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Barbhuiya during that time allegedly demanded a bribe from the man.
The man approached the vigilance-Anti corruption unit, leading to an operation.
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On Tuesday, as Barbhuiya was accepting the demanded money, the Vigilance-Anti corruption team intervened and arrested him.
Barbhuiya is currently in custody of the Vigilance-Anti corruption unit and will be transported to Guwahati for further legal proceedings.