Maharashtra: College principal, employee held for accepting Rs 1,500 bribe

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The principal of a college and an employee were arrested on Tuesday in Jalna district of Maharashtra for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1,500 from a student, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said.

The ACB has also registered a case against the president of the college, located in Bhokardan tehsil.

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The complainant had approached the college principal to deposit the board exam fees of Rs 475, but the principal allegedly demanded additional Rs 1,500, the ACB said.

A case has been registered against the trio under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

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