Overview
- A Lokayukta trap in Neemuch, which took place Thursday, led to the arrest of two officials and the recovery of ₹1 lakh from one accused.
- The arrested men are district coordinator Rakesh Rathore and boys’ hostel superintendent Harish Chauhan, who Lokayukta officers say accepted the cash during the operation.
- Complainant Kurdula Ekka, a suspended girls’ hostel superintendent, told investigators the officials first sought ₹2 lakh then reduced the demand to ₹1.25 lakh to sway her inquiry and free her pending pay.
- The Lokayukta registered cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and said DSP Dinesh Chandra Patel led the investigating team.
- The case could trigger both criminal prosecution and separate departmental action against the accused, and the Lokayukta investigation is continuing to collect evidence and determine next steps.