Manoj Mohanty, Section Officer and Sub-Divisional Veterinary Officer (SDVO) of Puri, has been arrested for accepting a bribe of ₹6,000. The bribe was allegedly demanded for processing the draw of a government-sanctioned electric vehicle.
Details of the Arrest
- Complaint: An employee of the SDVO Nimapada block office filed a complaint with the vigilance authorities, stating that Mohanty was delaying the processing of the vehicle's draw and demanded a bribe to expedite the process.
- Trap: Vigilance officials laid a trap and arrested Mohanty while he was accepting the bribe.
- Raids: Simultaneous raids were conducted at two of Mohanty's addresses.
The vigilance authorities took swift action, and the case highlights the ongoing efforts to combat corruption in government offices.