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Crime
Madhya Pradesh Water Resources Employees Caught Taking 45,000 Rupee Bribe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 04:46 PM
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Two employees of the Panna water resources department were caught accepting a ₹45,000 bribe. A video of deputy director AB Ahirwar, who denies demanding bribes, went viral.
In Panna, Madhya Pradesh, two staff members of the water resources department were caught on camera accepting a ₹45,000 bribe from a person seeking expedited services.
The incident sparked public outrage and calls for stricter oversight.
Deputy director AB Ahirwar released a video in which he claims he does not solicit bribes and would not refuse a voluntary payment.
The video has circulated widely on social media, drawing criticism from civil society groups.
The incident sparked public outrage and calls for stricter oversight.
Deputy director AB Ahirwar released a video in which he claims he does not solicit bribes and would not refuse a voluntary payment.
The video has circulated widely on social media, drawing criticism from civil society groups.