ALAPPUZHA: A Tourism Information Officer was caught red-handed by the Vigilance while taking a bribe of Rs 2000. Tourism Information Officer KJ Harris took the bribe for giving a license to a homestay.

Harris was caught by the Vigilance near the Punnamada Finishing Point. Harris took the bribe from Alappuzha native U Mani. He had demanded a bribe of Rs 10,000 for giving a license to the homestay. Following this, Mani lodged a complaint with the Vigilance. On Friday morning, the Vigilance officials reached the spot and arrested Harris while he was taking the first installment of Rs 2000.