The Lokayukta police on Monday trapped Kiran G. Hingali, Labour Inspector, Tumakuru, red-handed, while allegedly receiving a bribe of ₹5,000 from a shop keeper to renew his licence.
Based on a complaint from the shopkeeper, Harsha of Alaboor Chandrapura, Turuvekere taluk, Tumakuru, a team of officials laid the trap and arrested Kiran .
According to the officials, Harsha had a shop on M.G. Road in Tumakuru and applied for the renewal of its licence.