Bribe Scandal: Ayush Officer Nabbed in Jharkhand

An Ayush Medical Officer in Jharkhand was caught taking a bribe, following a complaint about demanding Rs 5,000 monthly to release a health officer's salary. A sting operation led to the officer's arrest with Rs 10,000 of the demanded bribe.

In Jharkhand, a District Ayush Medical Officer was apprehended on bribery charges on Tuesday, according to an official statement.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau acted following a complaint from an Ayush Community Health Officer who alleged the officer demanded a monthly bribe of Rs 5,000 to release her salary.

A successful sting operation resulted in the officer's arrest while accepting Rs 10,000 in cash, marking the first installment of the illicit demand. Legal proceedings have been initiated.

(With inputs from agencies.)