The Lokayukta officials on Thursday trapped N. Narasimamurthy, Panchayath Development Officer of Agalakuppe Gram Panchayat, in Nelamangala, allegedly while accepting a bribe of ₹2 lakh for an official favour.
The accused had demanded ₹6 lakh from Shivanna, resident of Vijayanagar, Bengaluru, for khata transfer and demanded an advance of ₹2 lakh.
Unable to pay the bribe, Shivanna approached the Lokayukta and filed a complaint. The police laid a trap and caught Narasimhamurthy red-handed. He was booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The officials have taken him into custody to search his residence to ascertain if he has disproportionate assets.
