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Rojgar Assistant Caught Taking ₹19,000 Bribe in Jabalpur

A rojgar assistant was caught taking a bribe, police said. The bribe was for a house NOC.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 27 July 2026 at 08:50 pm
Rojgar Assistant Caught Taking ₹19,000 Bribe in Jabalpur

A rojgar assistant in Jabalpur was caught by the Special Police Establishment (SPE), Lokayukta, for allegedly taking a bribe of ₹19,000 to provide a no-objection certificate (NOC) for constructing a house on lease land.

The complainant, Rajkumari Pareste, a resident of Tinsi village in Jabalpur district, had applied for permission to construct her house on lease land. The rojgar assistant, Dilip Sahu, allegedly demanded ₹20,000 to provide the NOC, but later agreed to accept ₹19,000.

Pareste reported the matter to the SPE, which formed a team led by DSP Rekha Prajapati to investigate the complaint. After verification, the team caught Sahu while he was allegedly accepting the money from the complainant at the office of Gram Panchayat Tinsi on Monday.

This incident highlights the issue of corruption in government offices, where officials demand bribes to perform their duties. The SPE, Lokayukta, has been actively working to curb such practices and ensure that government officials are held accountable for their actions.

In a similar incident, a cooperative society assistant was caught taking a bribe of ₹12,600 to unfreeze four accounts in Rajgarh. The society assistant, Radheshyam Dangi, allegedly demanded ₹4,200 each to unfreeze the four accounts, but later agreed to accept a total of ₹12,600.

The SPE, Lokayukta, has been successful in trapping several government officials who have been involved in corrupt practices. These incidents demonstrate the need for greater transparency and accountability in government offices to prevent such practices.

The incident in Jabalpur is a reminder that corruption can occur at various levels of government, and it is essential to have mechanisms in place to prevent and detect such practices. The SPE, Lokayukta, plays a crucial role in ensuring that government officials are held accountable for their actions and that corruption is curbed.

In conclusion, the incident in Jabalpur highlights the importance of having a robust system in place to prevent corruption and ensure that government officials are held accountable for their actions. The SPE, Lokayukta, has been actively working to curb corruption, and its efforts have led to the trapping of several government officials involved in corrupt practices.

The incident also underscores the need for citizens to be vigilant and report any instances of corruption to the authorities. By working together, we can create a more transparent and accountable system of governance, where corruption is minimized, and government officials are held accountable for their actions.

The SPE, Lokayukta, will continue to work towards curbing corruption and ensuring that government officials are held accountable for their actions. The incident in Jabalpur is a step in the right direction, and it is essential to build on this momentum to create a more transparent and accountable system of governance.

The incident has significant implications for the people of Jabalpur and the state of Madhya Pradesh as a whole. It highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in government offices and the importance of having mechanisms in place to prevent and detect corruption.

In the end, the incident in Jabalpur is a reminder that corruption can occur at various levels of government, and it is essential to have a robust system in place to prevent and detect such practices. The SPE, Lokayukta, has been successful in trapping several government officials involved in corrupt practices, and its efforts will continue to be crucial in ensuring that government officials are held accountable for their actions.

Frequently asked questions

What was the bribe amount taken by the rojgar assistant?

The bribe amount was ₹19,000.

What was the bribe for?

The bribe was for a no-objection certificate (NOC) for constructing a house on lease land.

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