Bhubaneswar, April 19: Odisha vigilance sleuths on Saturday apprehended Bhubanananda Sahu, Aditional Tahasildar, Maneswar Tahasil under Sambalpur district while demanding and taking bribe of Rs.6,000/ from a Complainant for conversion of his agricultural land to non-agricultural (homestead) purpose and issuance of ROR in his favour.
Initially, Sahu demanded bribe Rs.10, 000, however, following negotiation, he reduced the bribe amount to Rs.6,000. As Sahu refused to do the work unless the bribe was paid, the complainant reported the matter to Vigilance authorities, alleging his harassment by Sahu.
Following this, a team of Odisha Vigilance nabbed Sahu today in his office while taking bribe Rs 6,000 from the complainant. The entire bribe money has been recovered from accused Sri Sahu and seized.
Following the trap, simultaneous searches are going on at 3 locations connected to Sahu from DA angle.
In this connection, Sambalpur Vigilance PS Case No 09 dated 19.04.2025, U/s 7PC (Amendment) Act, 2018 has been registered against the accused Sahu, Addl Tahasildar. Investigation is in progress.
