Jaipur, Nov 2 (PTI) A sub-divisional officer's reader was arrested Tuesday in a case of bribery in Rajasthan's Jalore district, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) spokesperson said.

Gajendra Kumar's arrest came a day after SDO Masingaram was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 for giving a decision in favour of the complainant in a matter related to agriculture land, the official said.

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The SDO was arrested on Monday itself.

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