CHITTUR: The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau on Saturday arrested an Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector for accepting bribe. The Vigilance officials found Rs 51,150 hidden in inspector VK Shamseer's underwear during an inspection held at Velanthavalam motor vehicle check post.

The money was found covered in cellophane tape. The incident took place on Saturday morning. The inspection was conducted by a Vigilance team led by DYSP S Shamsudeen. According to sources, Shamseer attempted to escape soon after seeing the vigilance team. However, the vigilance officers chased him down and arrested him. Vigilance said the money was obtained as bribe from drivers coming from other states.