Lucknow: The district malaria officer of Unnao, Ramesh Chandra Yadav, was apprehended by the vigilance establishment while accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000. The incident occurred after a biologist from the filariasis control unit of Unnao, KK Gupta, filed a written complaint against Yadav. Gupta claimed that Yadav had asked for Rs 10,000 in exchange for approving his medical leave. Acting on Gupta's complaint, the senior superintendent of police and the UP vigilance establishment confirmed the bribery attempt. Yadav was caught red-handed accepting the money at the district malaria office in Unnao and the cash was recovered after a thorough search. A case has been registered against Yadav at the UP vigilance station in Lucknow, and legal action is underway. The vigilance establishment reaffirmed their commitment to combating corruption and encouraged citizens to report any instances of bribery by public officials to the anti-corruption helpline at 9454401866.