Odisha Vigilance Holds Workshop on ‘Strengthening investigation and prosecution of trap cases’

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance has conducted a one day workshop on ‘Strengthening investigation and prosecution of trap cases’ at State Vigilance Academy here on Saturday.
The workshop was inaugurated by Chairman Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) and former DGP Abhay.

Director Vigilance attended the workshop as the guest of honour.
In his address, Abhay has praised the efforts of Vigilance for strong actions against corruption and for successful detection of high impact cases.
He also enlightened the Vigilance officers to follow the principle of truthfulness in organizing traps.

The Vigilance is currently conducting a “Trap Month”. The focus is on enhancing the use of scientific aids and tools in the investigation of trap cases; completing the investigation of all trap cases registered in 2021 and earlier; redressing grievances of trap victims from whom demand of bribe was made by accused government officials for providing rightful benefits/dues; reimbursement of trap money to trap complainants, and taking strong criminal and departmental action against official and other prosecution witnesses who turn hostile during the trial to help the accused.

This apart various strategies to ensure fool proof investigation and prosecution of trap cases have been discussed in the workshop and decisions taken for implementing in coming days.

On this occasion an E-Book on “Strengthening Investigation and Prosecution of Trap Case” was circulated among the investigating officers to bolster the standard and quality of investigation of trap cases.