ACB raid on Kokkad gram panchayat
Dharmasthala: Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has reportedly conducted an attack on Kokkad gram panchayat following a corruption charge.
ACB sleuths have arrested PDO Purushutham and Chairman Sebastian for allegedly asking bribe of Rs 30000 for sanctioning a bill of a local contractor Umar. Based on a complaint given by Umar, the ACB team conducted the raid.
Investigation is on, and more information regarding the case is awaited.
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Truck driver dies by sucide after drunk driving notice in Bengaluru, probe on
Bengaluru (PTI): A truck driver allegedly died by suicide after testing positive for drunk driving during a routine police inspection, police said on Sunday.
On Saturday around 11 pm, the traffic police intercepted a Tamil Nadu-registered truck near the Outer Ring Road (ORR) under J P Nagar police station limits for checking.
The driver tested positive for drunk driving, following which the vehicle was impounded, and a notice was issued to him, officials said.
On Sunday morning, police received information that the driver of the same truck had hung himself.
A detailed investigation will look into all angles, police said adding that the deceased person’s family has been informed.
"They said CCTV and body-worn camera footage show the driver was in good condition while leaving after receiving the notice," he added.
