Srinagar, May 1: The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Friday arrested a head constable in Srinagar for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe, sources said.

The accused has been identified as Parvaiz Ahmad, who was caught during a trap operation laid by the ACB following a complaint from a local resident. The complainant had alleged that the policeman was seeking illegal gratification in connection with an official matter.

Acting on the complaint, the ACB team set up a trap and apprehended the accused red-handed while allegedly accepting ₹5,000 in cash along with a cheque worth ₹35,000.

“Bribe amount was recovered on the spot in the presence of independent witnesses,” sources added.

A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and further investigation is underway to ascertain further details. (KDC)