Asit Patnaik, Deputy Ranger of Bisra Forest Range in Sundargarh district, was caught by the Vigilance department while accepting a bribe of Rs 18,000. The bribe was allegedly demanded for releasing payment for a rented vehicle.
Reportedly, Asit Patnaik was accused of taking a bribe for releasing payment.
A raid was conducted based on a complaint, leading to Patnaik's arrest.