Telangana (Hyderabad) [India], July 18 (ANI): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Telangana on Friday arrested an Assistant Labour Officer in Mancherial for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹50,000, said the agency in a press release.

The accused officer was identified as Katam Ram Mohan, Assistant Labour Officer (ALO) of Mancherial and in-charge of Sirpur Kagaznagar. The arrest took place at his residence after he was caught red-handed accepting the money.

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According to the press release, the accused officer had demanded the bribe from a complainant in exchange for processing and forwarding an application for an accidental death claim and funeral expenses. The claim pertained to the death of the complainant's brother, a registered construction worker.

The ACB laid a trap after receiving a complaint, and the tainted cash was recovered from Ram Mohan's possession. A chemical test conducted on his fingers confirmed contact with the bribe money.

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The officer was booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act for dishonest conduct and misuse of official position. He was later produced before the Special Judge for SPE & ACB cases in Karimnagar. Further investigations are underway. (ANI)

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