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Crime
Two Water Resources Officials Arrested in Panna Over 45‑K Bribe to Approve Canal Bill
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:31 PM
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In Panna, two water resources department officials were detained by the Sagar Sub‑Divisional Police after allegedly demanding ₹45,000 to approve the final bill for the Mzghay dam canal project.
Police in Panna arrested two officials from the water resources department after they allegedly demanded a bribe of ₹45,000 to approve the final bill for the Mzghay dam canal construction plan.
The arrest was carried out by the Sagar Sub‑Divisional Police, who seized the accused while they were in possession of the money.
The canal project, part of a larger irrigation scheme, had been pending approval for several months. The officials’ demand for a bribe was seen as an attempt to expedite the process.
The arrested men have been taken into custody and are expected to face charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The case is now under investigation by the local anti‑corruption wing.
The arrest was carried out by the Sagar Sub‑Divisional Police, who seized the accused while they were in possession of the money.
The canal project, part of a larger irrigation scheme, had been pending approval for several months. The officials’ demand for a bribe was seen as an attempt to expedite the process.
The arrested men have been taken into custody and are expected to face charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The case is now under investigation by the local anti‑corruption wing.