Principal nabbed for soliciting Rs. 100, 000 as bribe

The principal of Anula Devi Girls' School in Galle was arrested by Bribery Commission officials for accepting Rs. 100,000 as a bribe.

Bribery Commission Director (Investigation) SSP Priyantha Chandrasiri said the principal has allegedly solicited the bribe of Rs. 100,000 from a mother to enroll a child to Grade 1 and was arrested while accepting it in her office today.

She would be produced in the Galle Magistrate's Court. (Darshana Sanjeewa)