Pradeep Jadhav (50), Chief of the anti-encroachment department of I Ward in VVMC and Manish Patil (25) junior engineer (contracts) I Ward of the VVMC were apprehended yesterday, Deputy Superintendent of Police, ACB Palghar Division, Ajay Aphale said.
He said the duo demanded Rs 10,000 from the woman for removing the encroachments on her land, he said.
Following a complaint, a trap was laid last evening and Patil, who accepted the money, was apprehended. Subsequently, Jadhav too was arrested, Aphale added.
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