Assistant Engineer and Lineman Arrested for 12,000 Bribe in Jabalpur

The police in Jabalpur arrested an assistant engineer and a lineman on Tuesday after a farmer reported that they demanded a ₹12,000 bribe to facilitate a connection. The officials allegedly offered to provide the required service only if the farmer paid the illicit sum. The arrest was made following an investigation launched by the local police department. Both accused are currently in custody pending further inquiry. The incident has raised concerns about corruption in the public works sector.