'Calls were monitored and their conversation was recorded. The deal for handing over the money was fixed for Saturday evening. In the meantime, police laid a trap and arrested Jolly on the spot while accepting the money,' the police officer said.

During interrogation Jolly named his accomplice Hardev, who was also arrested late Saturday night.

'A thorough probe in the entire matter would be done so that other links could be established. There will be a zero tolerance for any such kind of irregularity in the present recruitments,' said Niwas.