Patna, August 06: A senior official of the Bihar industry department was today arrested by state Vigilance sleuths while allegedly accepting bribe of Rs 10,000 at Madhepura town, about 180 km from here, today.
Madhepura district industry extension officer Diwakar Prasad was caught red-handed in a raid after state vigilance received complaints from a person that Prasad had sought bribe for granting loan to set up a factory, vigilance sources said.
The officer would be produced before a judge here tomorrow after interrogation, they added.
–Agencies