May 3rd 2024.
In a recent development, it has been reported that an Assistant Executive Engineer in Bhubaneswar, Odisha has been apprehended by the vigilance team for corrupt practices. According to sources, the engineer, identified as Rabindra Patra, was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs. 50,000 from a contractor. The bribe was allegedly in exchange for expediting the release of pending bills for the contractor's work.
The vigilant team wasted no time in taking immediate action and the entire amount of bribe money was successfully recovered from the accused engineer. Along with the money, other evidence was also seized as proof of the illegal transaction. In light of this case, simultaneous searches were conducted at four locations linked to Patra, with a specific focus on any disproportionate assets he may possess.
A case has been registered against the engineer under section 7 P.C. Act, 2018 and the investigation is currently underway. The vigilance team is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is served and the guilty are brought to book. This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat corruption and uphold the principles of honesty and integrity in our society.
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