Hazaribagh News: ACB Team Arrests Panchayat Secretary for Accepting ₹5,000 Bribe in Hazaribagh

Hazaribagh: ACB Action Against Panchayat Level Corruption

Hazaribagh, October 23, 2024: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jharkhand took swift action on Tuesday, arresting Panchayat Secretary Khushbu Lata in Hazaribagh for allegedly accepting a ₹5,000 bribe. The arrest was made during a sting operation, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb corruption at the panchayat level.

Accused Detained for Demanding Commission under Abua Awas Scheme

Khushbu Lata, the accused Panchayat Secretary, was reportedly caught red-handed while accepting the bribe. According to ACB officials, she was demanding a commission for processing paperwork under the Abua Awas scheme, a housing initiative aimed at providing shelter to the needy. The arrest took place after the anti-corruption team received a complaint and conducted a planned operation to catch the accused in the act.

Ongoing Efforts to Combat Corruption in Jharkhand

This case underlines the government’s continued efforts to combat corruption within local administrative bodies. Such actions by the ACB aim to promote transparency and integrity, especially in schemes like Abua Awas that directly benefit the public. Further investigation into the case is underway, and the ACB has urged citizens to report similar incidents of bribery.