Two officials held for accepting bribe

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Press Trust of India Hyderabad
Last Updated : Jun 28 2014 | 6:08 PM IST
Two government officials were arrested for allegedly taking bribe of Rs 80,000 in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials said.
A Subba Reddy, assistant geologist and K Murahali, Royalty Inspector at the office of Assistant Director (Mines and Geology) in Nellore were caught red-handed by ACB officials yesterday, while accepting a bribe of Rs 80,000 for doing an official favour, ACB release said.
Both the officers were arrested after recovery of the bribe amount, ACB officials said adding the case is under investigation.
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First Published: Jun 28 2014 | 6:08 PM IST

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