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Crime
Gujarat Livestock Inspector Arrested for Taking Rs 22,000 Diwali Bribe
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 01:36 AM
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A livestock inspector in Gujarat was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 22,000, claiming it as a Diwali installment to exempt cattle from inspection.
A livestock inspector in Gujarat has been apprehended for allegedly demanding a bribe to spare cattle from mandatory inspections. The official was caught in the act while accepting cash from a farmer.
According to the incident details, the inspector demanded Rs 22,000, justifying the payment as a 'Diwali installment' to ensure the animals were not subjected to further scrutiny. The demand was linked to the upcoming festival season, exploiting the holiday to solicit illicit funds.
The officer was caught receiving the money, leading to his immediate arrest. This incident highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to curb corruption within agricultural and livestock departments in the state.
No further details regarding the specific district or the name of the accused have been released in the initial report, but the case is now under investigation by local law enforcement agencies.
According to the incident details, the inspector demanded Rs 22,000, justifying the payment as a 'Diwali installment' to ensure the animals were not subjected to further scrutiny. The demand was linked to the upcoming festival season, exploiting the holiday to solicit illicit funds.
The officer was caught receiving the money, leading to his immediate arrest. This incident highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to curb corruption within agricultural and livestock departments in the state.
No further details regarding the specific district or the name of the accused have been released in the initial report, but the case is now under investigation by local law enforcement agencies.