Anti-bribery helpline number launched in UP

Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Department on Wednesday launched an anti-bribery helpline for people to lodge a complaint against any government official, who seek bribery to perform his duty.

P V Ramasastry, Director, UP Vigilance in a statement said that a complaint can be registered on the helpline number provided by the department if a public servant asks for a bribe. Any person can call on 9454401866 and lodge his/her complaint between 10 am to 6 pm on all working days.

"Complaints received through the helpline will be examined according to the rules and action will be taken against the concerned public servant immediately," he added.

(ANI)