Odisha Vigilance Seizes Rs 5 Lakh from Sundaragada Tahsildar

The Odisha Vigilance Department announced that it has taken a tahsildar of the Sundaragada sub‑division into custody, seizing a cash sum of Rs 5 lakh in the process. The revenue officer was intercepted during a routine vigilance check, and the authorities reported that the money was found in his possession.
Officials said the seizure is part of an ongoing effort to curb corruption within the state’s administrative machinery. The tahsildar, a senior revenue official, has been sent to the vigilance headquarters for further questioning and a formal investigation.
The department has not disclosed any additional details about the alleged offence or the timeline of the arrest, but confirmed that the case will be pursued under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The incident underscores the vigilance agency’s heightened scrutiny of public servants handling large sums of cash, aiming to ensure accountability and transparency in governmental functions.