Odisha Vigilance Seizes ₹5.16 Lakh During Raid on ITI Principal in Bribery Case
Balangir: Odisha Vigilance officials have seized ₹5.16 lakh in cash during searches conducted at the residence of Suresh Kumar Dalabehera, Principal of Government ITI, Balangir, following his arrest in an alleged bribery case.
According to Vigilance authorities, Dalabehera was earlier apprehended in a trap operation for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹30,000 from guest instructors.
The accused reportedly demanded the money in exchange for facilitating the continuation of their services and ensuring the release of their regular salaries.
Following the successful trap operation, Vigilance teams carried out searches at multiple locations linked to the accused.
During the searches, officials recovered and seized an additional ₹5.16 lakh in cash from his flat in Rourkela.
The seizure is part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged corruption case.
Vigilance officials are examining the source of the recovered cash and other possible financial irregularities connected to the accused.
The operation highlights Odisha Vigilance’s continued efforts to combat corruption in public institutions and ensure accountability among government officials. Further investigation is underway.
