Raj education dept official arrested for taking ₹50,000 bribe

An official of the Rajasthan education department was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe of ₹50,000 in Sawai Madhopur. The accused, Praveen Saxena, is an additional administrative officer in the District Education Officer's office, officials said. Saxena had demanded a bribe from the complainant in lieu of taking action on a registered complaint but was caught red-handed, officials added.