Constable arrested for graft

The anti-corruption bureau today arrested a police constable while taking a bribe of Rs 15,000.

The accused was identified as Manoj Sarbare, attached to sub-divisional police office, Ahmednagar (Rural).

He had sought the bribe from the complainant to thwart a possible externment order, ACB said.

Parner police station had sent a proposal for externing the complainant to sub-divisional-police officer at Ahmednagar under Mumbai Police Act.

Sarbare allegedly demanded bribe for preparing a report in favour of the complainant. He was arrested in a trap by ACB at his office.