Fire official held for accepting Rs 2,500 in bribe

Lokayukta Police arrested an assistant sub inspector posted with the fire brigade for allegedly taking bribe of Rs 2,500 today.
"The ASI, Bhagirath Dabi, was caught red-handed on the complaint of a truck owner, Kailash Saini," Lokayukta's Superintendent of Police (SP), Virendra Singh told reporters.
Saini's truck had caught fire on June 6 in Manglya area following which he had filed a report in Lasudia police station.
For availing insurance benefit, Saini needed a report from the fire office and Dabi demanded Rs 2,500 for providing the same, the SP said.
On being informed, Lokayukta police laid a trap and caught Dabi.

A case under Prevention of Corruption Act has been filed against the ASI in this regard, he added.