Goutam Ojha, JE (Electrical) in power distribution company WESCO in Narla section, was arrested yesterday from his office by vigilance officers of Koraput Division, a release said today.
Complainant Dagariswar Sahu claimed that villagers of Lakhpadar had demanded installation of a transformer in their area for irrigation purposes.
Sahu requested the accused to send the feasibility report for installation of a transformer but Ojha demanded Rs 20,000 for the same following which a complaint was made to Vigilance.
Investigation is underway, it said.
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