Nashik, Aug 10 (PTI) A Nashik Zilla Parishad education official and one more person were booked for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe, Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau officials said on Tuesday.

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An official said ZP Education Officer (Secondary) Vaishali Pankaj Vir (44) and her driver Dnyaneshar Yeole, who accepted a bribe amount of Rs 8 lakh on her behalf during a trap on Tuesday evening, have been charged under Prevention of Corruption Act.

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"Vir is accused of demanding Rs 8 lakh from a primary teacher over salary issues on July 6 and July 27. The trap was laid after the complainant's information was verified," he added.

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