CBI Books Three Khurda Income Tax Officials Over Bribe Allegation
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against three Income Tax officials in Khurda following allegations of bribery.
Farmer Subas Chandra Sahu from Panchagaon lodged a complaint stating that the officials demanded money to deactivate his PAN card.
The accused include Inspector T. Satya Narayan Rao, clerk Bhimasen Barik, and data entry operator Kumar Samaresh.
According to sources, the CBI has collected preliminary evidence and initiated a formal case, though no arrests or raids have been conducted yet.
The incident has sparked public outrage, raising concerns about corruption within the Income Tax Department.
Citizens and activists are demanding stricter anti‑corruption measures and greater transparency in public administration.
This case highlights the urgent need for accountability in government offices and reinforces calls for systemic reforms to protect ordinary citizens from exploitation.
