Bolangir: Vigilance sleuths on Friday arrested Assistant Programming Officer of MNREGA in Muribahal block here while receiving bribe of Rs 45000.
The accused officer has been identified as Sushant Das.
According to reports, Das had demanded bribe of Rs 45000 for clearing bills of a pond renovation work. Following a complaint, the anti-corruption wing laid a trap and caught the officer while accepting the gratification.
While a case has been registered against the accused officer, further probe into the incident is underway.
