Pauri Fire Officer Arrested For Accepting Rs 6,000 Bribe For Hotel NOC

Times of India · india

A fire department in-charge officer in Kotdwar, Pauri Garhwal, has been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe. Bhupesh Tyagi was apprehended by the Uttarakhand vigilance department on Wednesday while receiving Rs 6,000 from a hotel owner. Tyagi had reportedly demanded Rs 20,000 to issue a no-objection certificate for the hotel in Lansdowne. The arrest followed a confidential inquiry by the vigilance department after the hotel owner filed a complaint. This action highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption within public services.