Assam FT member arrested for bribe demand in bail case

Bhupen Chandra Pegu, a Foreigners Tribunal member in Assam's Udalguri since 2018, was arrested for allegedly demanding ₹15,000 bribe from a person whose case was pending before the tribunal. An FIR was filed under extortion and Prevention of Corruption Act charges. Assam has around 100 such tribunals determining citizenship status.