Ludhiana: The vigilance bureau (VB) Wednesday arrested an MC property tax inspector for allegedly accepting a Rs 25,000 bribe from a resident seeking transfer of his late father’s property in the names of himself and his brother.The accused, Shubham, posted at the MC’s Zone B office, was arrested following a complaint by Rajinder Pal of Ajit Nagar near Mini Rose Garden.According to VB, Pal had submitted documents for transfer of the ancestral property. The work was assigned to Shubham, who allegedly demanded Rs 25,000, telling the complainant that ₹15,000 would be covered by a receipt while Rs 10,000 would be taken as bribe.Pal approached VB, which laid a trap and caught the inspector allegedly accepting Rs 25,000. A case has been registered against him.
