MP horticulture dept official held for bribery

A Madhya Pradesh Horticulture department official was caught on Sunday by the Lokayukta police for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a nursery owner, an official said.

Joint Director RB Rajodiya of the Horticulture department's Jabalpur unit was held in a trap while accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh for releasing the latter's bills worth Rs 25 lakh, said Lokayukta police superintendent AK Vishwakarma.

A search is underway at Rajodiya's Gwalior residence for more evidence, he added.