An engineer in Odisha was caught accepting a bribe from a contractor in exchange for bill approval.

In Bhubaneswar, a government engineer found themselves in hot waters on Wednesday when they were arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 from a contractor. According to a statement released, the assistant engineer was working in the Jatni block of Khurda district.

The arrest was made after the contractor filed a complaint, prompting the state Vigilance Department to set up a trap. The engineer was caught red-handed in their residence in Khandagiri while accepting the bribe. The statement further revealed that the engineer had demanded the money in order to clear the contractor's pending bills.

In addition to the arrest, simultaneous searches were also carried out at the engineer's in-laws' house in Dhenkanal, their paternal house in Bhubaneswar, and their office. The statement mentioned that the investigation was ongoing and a case had been registered.

The incident has raised concerns about corruption in government departments and strict action is being taken to ensure such practices are eliminated. The engineer will face consequences for their actions and justice will be served. The authorities are determined to maintain transparency and integrity in the system.

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