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RI caught taking Rs 40k bribe
Sambalpur: Vigilance sleuths on Thursday arrested Bhisma Pradhan, revenue inspector (RI) of Goudpalli revenue circle under Jamankira tehsil while accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 from a landless complainant.
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Pradhan had allegedly demanded the money in exchange of furnishing a favourable report in a land lease case and for issuing the record of rights (ROR) in favour of the complainant and his family members.
Odisha vigilance in a release stated, "Since November 2024, the complainant was requesting Pradhan but Pradhan was demanding bribe Rs 40,000 to furnish a favourable report. Left with no other option, the complainant approached the vigilance authorities." Simultaneous searches are underway at two locations linked to the accused RI.
