The Times of India

Hardoi municipal officer caught accepting Rs 2 lakh bribe for clearing pending contractor bills

A municipal officer in Uttar Pradesh was apprehended accepting a Rs 2 lakh bribe from a contractor for clearing pending payments. The executive officer of Shahabad Municipal Council in Hardoi was caught red-handed by a vigilance team following a complaint. Investigations are ongoing to uncover potential wider corruption networks within the local body.