Sambalpur: Revenue Inspector Caught Red-Handed Taking Rs 40,000 Bribe
Sambalpur: The Odisha Vigilance today apprehended Bhisma Pradhan, Revenue Inspector (RI) of Goudpalli Revenue Circle under Jamankira Tahasil, Sambalpur district for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 from a landless person. According to Vigilance sources, Pradhan had been demanding the bribe since November 2024 to furnish a favourable report in a lease case and [...]
Sambalpur: The Odisha Vigilance today apprehended Bhisma Pradhan, Revenue Inspector (RI) of Goudpalli Revenue Circle under Jamankira Tahasil, Sambalpur district for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 from a landless person.
According to Vigilance sources, Pradhan had been demanding the bribe since November 2024 to furnish a favourable report in a lease case and issue Record of Rights (RoR) in the name of the complainant and his family members.
After repeated requests went unheard, the complainant finally approached the Vigilance Department, which laid a trap.
This afternoon, Vigilance sleuths caught Pradhan while accepting the demanded bribe amount.
Following the trap, simultaneous searches are being conducted at two premises linked to the accused to probe disproportionate assets (DA).
A case has been registered under Sambalpur Vigilance PS Case No.12 dated 11.06.2025 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018.
Further investigation is underway. A detailed report is awaited.
Odisha Govt Effects Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle; Several OAS Officers Transferred
Next ArticleWorld Day Against Child Labour Observed
Related Articles
Odisha Govt Transfers 4 IPS Officers
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday transferred four IPS officers across the state. According to an official notification issued by the Home Department, Dr. Saravana Vivek M., currently SP of Brahmapur, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Bhubaneswar. He will take charge against Jagmohan Meena, who is to be relieved. Abhinav Sonkar, [...]
Odisha Final Electoral Roll Published With 3.16 Crore Electors
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s electoral roll revision process has concluded with the publication of the Final Electoral Roll 2026 on Monday, recording 3,16,32,754 electors across the state, the Chief Electoral Officer’s (CEO) office said. The revision was carried out with July 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. The draft electoral roll, published on July 5, had listed [...]
Ganjam Steps Up Preparedness as Deep Depression Threatens Heavy Rainfall; Red Warning for Sept 23-24
Ganjam Steps Up Preparedness as Deep Depression Threatens Heavy Rainfall; Red Warning for Sept 23-24
Chatrapur: The Ganjam district administration has intensified its preparedness measures as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to move close to the district, bringing the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds. An Orange Warning is currently in force, while a Red Warning has been issued for September 23 and 24. [...]