Cuttack ( OT Webdesk ): Odisha Vigilance has arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Pradeep Kumar Behera of Tigiria Police Station in Cuttack district for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹5,000 from a complainant.
According to reports, the complainant had filed counter reports regarding a village dispute, which was later resolved amicably. Despite the resolution, ASI Behera allegedly demanded the bribe to ensure no further action was taken against the complainant.
Unwilling to succumb to corrupt practices, the complainant approached the Vigilance department, leading to a well-planned operation that caught Behera red-handed.
The entire bribe amount was recovered from the accused and seized as evidence. Vigilance officials have launched further investigations and are conducting searches at multiple locations linked to Behera to determine potential disproportionate assets.
A case has been registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, and authorities have assured that stringent action will be taken in accordance with the law.
As the investigation progresses, Odisha Vigilance officials continue to crack down on corruption, reinforcing their commitment to a transparent and accountable system.
