B S Sriram, a revenue inspector from Lakshmidevinagara ward, Rajarajeshwari Nagar was caught red-handed while allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs 20,000 on Monday.
According to the Lokayukta police, Lakshminarayana and his friend had purchased an industrial plot in Peenya Industrial Area. About a month ago, Lakshminarayana had filed an application to obtain a revenue document. Sriram had demanded a bribe of Rs two lakh to issue the document.
Lakshminarayana lodged a complaint with the Lokayukta against Sriram. The Lokayukta police laid a trap and caught the official red-handed.