MUTHALAMADA: Bribe money was seized during a lightning check conducted by the vigilance at the Govindapuram motor vehicle check post. The inspection was conducted from 11 pm on Thursday to 2.30 am yesterday following a tip-off that cargo vehicles were allowed to pass without inspection as authorities took a bribe.

The bribe money was found wrapped using rubber bands in a office pen stand, an agarbatti box, a computer table, waste basket and the drain of the nearby Ganesha temple. AMVI S Sunilkumar and office attendant C Gopan were on duty at this time. A report recommending action against the duo was submitted to the Director of Vigilance.

Vigilance Inspector Philip Sam, Public Works Deputy Ex Engineer KA Babu, SIs B Surendran, K Manojkumar, SCPOs PR Ramesh and P Pramod participated in the inspection.