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Crime
Odisha Vigilance Bores Senior Land Acquisition Officer in Rs 3.10 Lakh Bribe Sting
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 05:32 AM
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The Odisha Vigilance Bureau has arrested a senior land acquisition officer after a sting operation revealed he accepted a bribe of Rs 3.10 lakh.
The Odisha Vigilance Bureau conducted a covert operation that culminated in the apprehension of a senior officer from the state’s land acquisition department. The sting, carried out over several days, was aimed at exposing illicit payments linked to land deals.
During the encounter, the officer was caught accepting a cash payment of Rs 3.10 lakh, allegedly in exchange for facilitating or expediting land acquisition processes. The amount was handed over in a sealed envelope, after which the vigilance team moved in to detain the official.
In a statement released by the vigilance department, officials said the operation underscores their commitment to rooting out corruption within government agencies. They added that the evidence collected will be forwarded to the appropriate legal authorities for prosecution.
The arrested officer now faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and related statutes, which could result in imprisonment and a fine if convicted. The case is being investigated further to determine whether other officials were involved.
This incident adds to a series of recent anti‑corruption drives in Odisha, reflecting a broader governmental push to ensure transparency in land acquisition and other public‑sector activities.
During the encounter, the officer was caught accepting a cash payment of Rs 3.10 lakh, allegedly in exchange for facilitating or expediting land acquisition processes. The amount was handed over in a sealed envelope, after which the vigilance team moved in to detain the official.
In a statement released by the vigilance department, officials said the operation underscores their commitment to rooting out corruption within government agencies. They added that the evidence collected will be forwarded to the appropriate legal authorities for prosecution.
The arrested officer now faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and related statutes, which could result in imprisonment and a fine if convicted. The case is being investigated further to determine whether other officials were involved.
This incident adds to a series of recent anti‑corruption drives in Odisha, reflecting a broader governmental push to ensure transparency in land acquisition and other public‑sector activities.