GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam, (DVAC) caught a GST official red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe.
The arrest occurred in the late hours of February 12, Wednesday.
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The accused Lony Barman, Nazir of the Office of the Assistant Commissioner, state GST, Sribhumi, was apprehended immediately after allegedly receiving ₹10,000 from a complainant. The bribe was allegedly demanded in exchange for the release of the complainant’s goods-laden vehicle.
The operation carried out by the DVAC authorities ensured that Barman was caught in the act. Further legal proceedings are underway.
