കെട്ടിടപെർമിറ്റിന് 20,000 കൈക്കൂലി; കണ്ണൂരിൽ അസി. എൻജിനീയർ പിടിയിൽ

According to Mathrubhumi News, an assistant engineer in Kannur, Kerala, has been taken into custody following allegations of corruption related to building permit approvals. The official was reportedly apprehended by vigilance authorities after allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of 20,000 rupees to process a permit application.

The arrest follows a series of ongoing efforts by state anti-corruption agencies to curb bribery within local self-government departments. Such incidents are frequently highlighted in regional media as part of a broader push for transparency in municipal and panchayat-level administrative processes. The vigilance department has initiated a formal investigation into the matter to determine if the accused was involved in similar illicit activities previously.

Authorities have stated that the accused will be produced before a local court as the investigation continues. This incident underscores the persistent challenges regarding administrative accountability in local government offices, where citizens often report difficulties in obtaining routine permits without facing demands for additional payments. Further updates are expected as the vigilance inquiry progresses.