Lucknow: The district malaria officer of Unnao, Ramesh Chandra Yadav, was caught in the act by the vigilance establishment while accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 on Monday. As per the police report, KK Gupta, a biologist in the filariasis control unit of Unnao, filed a complaint against Yadav, accusing him of demanding a bribe for approving medical leave. After receiving Gupta's complaint, senior superintendent of police and the UP vigilance establishment verified the allegations against Yadav. The bribe was handed over by Gupta to Yadav at the district malaria office in Unnao, leading to the vigilance team's prompt apprehension of Yadav. The recovered cash was Rs 10,000. A case has been filed against Yadav by the vigilance establishment in Lucknow, with legal action underway. Authorities state that the vigilance establishment remains committed to combating corruption and urge citizens to report any incidents of bribery by public officials to the anti-corruption helpline at 9454401866.