Corrupt Kerala Officials Jailed 5 Years for Rs 1000 Bribe in Kannur

• Two Kerala government officials, K.V. Shaju and C.V. Pradeep, sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 90,000 each for bribery.
• Former Kannur-II village officer Shaju and village assistant Pradeep were found guilty by Thalassery Vigilance Court.
• The case involved Shaju demanding a bribe from a Pallikkunnu resident for property tax payment, having already taken Rs 9,000.
• Shaju was caught red-handed by VACB while accepting the remaining Rs 1,000; Pradeep's involvement was revealed during investigation.
• The verdict by Justice K. Ramakrishnan emphasizes strict action against corruption and encourages public complaints.

Why It Matters: Two Kerala officials received five-year jail terms and fines for a Rs 1,000 bribe, setting a strong anti-corruption precedent.