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Thane: Two forest officers arrested by ACB for accepting Rs 25,000-bribe

Updated On: 16 April, 2026 01:36 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

The anti-corruption bureau arrested two forest officers in Thane district for allegedly accepting a Rs 25,000-bribe to issue an NOC for a petrol pump. The accused were caught in a trap operation; further investigation is underway

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ACB laid a trap at the forest office on Wednesday and caught the forest guard while accepting the bribe amount on behalf of the forester. Representational pic

ACB laid a trap at the forest office on Wednesday and caught the forest guard while accepting the bribe amount on behalf of the forester. Representational pic

Two forest department officers have been arrested in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000, news agency PTI reported.

The duo was allegedly demanding the sum to issue an NOC for a petrol pump, the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) said on Thursday.

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