Sarpanch booked for demanding bribe from house owner in Thane

A Maharashtra sarpanch is facing bribery charges after allegedly demanding Rs 10,000 from a property owner for house registration. The sarpanch initially asked for Rs 20,000 but later reduced the amount. The property owner reported the incident to the Anti-Corruption Bureau, leading to an FIR against the sarpanch under the Prevention of Corruption Act.