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- Lokayukta police apprehended District Fire Officer B.R.
- Ashok Kumar on Thursday while he was allegedly taking a bribe.
- The official had demanded ₹1 lakh from a school representative in exchange for a fire safety no-objection certificate.
- A complaint was filed by the school representative after the demand was made.
- The incident occurred at the official's workplace in Shivamogga.
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- The ongoing investigation by Lokayukta police into the bribery case.
- Potential disciplinary actions following the arrest of the district fire officer.
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B.P. Chandrashekhar
DySP
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“The accused officer was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe amount. He is currently in our custody, and further investigation is on”
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…₹1 lakh to issue it. The school representative, unwilling to pay the bribe, filed a complaint with the Lokayukta Police. Lokayukta officials conducted the trap under the leadership of DySP B.P. Chandrashekhar. “ The accused officer was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe amount. He is currently in our custody, and further investigation is on ,” Mr. Chandrashekhar told The Hindu. Published - September 24, 2026 08:37 pm IST…
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Named India · Fire & Emergency Services Department · Nandagokula School · Shikaripur · Shivamogga · Anoop · Anthony John · B.P. Chandrashekhar · B.R. Ashok Kumar · Lokayukta · Lokayukta Police · Rudresha · Shikaripura
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