Govt school principal held in bribery case

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Press Trust of India Sagar (MP)
Last Updated : Sep 26 2016 | 9:07 PM IST
Principal of a government school was today arrested by Lokayukta Police for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 4,000 from a disabled teacher for withdrawing his salary and putting him on duties in a proper manner.
The Principal, identified as Ajay Nagaria, posted in Gaurjhamar High School was caught red-handed by the anti-graft wing on the complaint of the teacher, Nandram Yadav, Lokayukta Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Naval Yadav said.
Nandram had tipped-off Lokayukta that the Principal was demanding Rs 6,000 bribe for doing his work, following which a trap was laid and he was caught red-handed in his office taking Rs 4,000 from Nandram.
A case under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act was registered against Nagaria in this regard.
Further investigation is on.

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First Published: Sep 26 2016 | 9:07 PM IST

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