Ganjam-Barida RI Caught Red-Handed While Accepting Bribe Rs.55 K

Odishabarta

Berhampur: Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday caught Barida Revenue Inspector (RI) under Kodala Tehsil red-handed while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 55,000.

The accused officer has been identified as Debasish Majhi.

According to reports, the officer had demanded Rs 55,000 to hand back seized sand-laden truck. Following this, a complaint was lodged and action was initiated.

The anti-corruption wing laid a trap and apprehended the RI while he was receiving the gratification.