By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: On Friday , Sushant Kumar Das, Addl. Programme Officer (Contractual) of Muribahal Block, Dist- Bolangir has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs.45,000/- as first instalment from a complainant (Gram Sathi) for facilitating release of the bill in respect of renovation work of village pond executed by the complainant under MGNREG scheme. The entire bribe money of Rs.45,000/- has been recovered from Sri Das and seized.
Following trap, simultaneous searches are going on at 2 locations of Sri Das from DA angle.
In this connection, Sambalpur Vigilance P.S. Case No.36 dt.06.10.2022 U/s.7 P.C. Amendment Act, 2018 has been registered. Investigation in progress against accused Sri Das.Detailed report follows.
