Junior engineer of Mahavitaran was caught taking bribe of Rs 2 lakh

Mumbai – Atul Ashok Awhad, a junior engineer of Mahavitaran (MSEB) in Ashagarh area of ​​Dahanu taluka of Palghar district, was arrested by the Anti -Corruption Bureau red handed by the Anti -Corruption Bureau taking a bribe of Rs 2 lakh.

Avhad sought this bribe amount in lieu of taking no action in a case of power theft. Meanwhile, after the complaint was filed in the case, SB took action and arrested Avhad.

According to further information, the owner of a stables had stolen electricity by tapping in the main line of Mahavitaran. After this, the stables owner was fined seven lakh rupees. Awhad had demanded three lakh rupees for not taking action. Meanwhile, the stables owner complained to the ACB, who laid a trap and caught Awhad red -handed taking a bribe of two lakh rupees.