India · By NoorNews Editorial ·
ଗିରଫ ଧମକ ଦେଇ ଟଙ୍କା ଆଦାୟ ପଡ଼ିଲା ଭାରି: ଭିଜିଲାନ୍ସ ଜାଲରେ ଖଲ୍ଲିକୋଟ ଥାନା ASI ସୁଜିତ୍ ପାଣିଗ୍ରାହୀ
According to a report by Dharitri, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Khallikote police station in the Ganjam district of Odisha has been arrested by the state's Vigilance department. The official, identified as Sujit Panigrahi, was reportedly caught red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of 15,000 rupees.
Preliminary reports indicate that the bribe was solicited in exchange for not arresting an individual in connection with an ongoing case. The complainant, having been threatened with arrest by the officer, approached the Vigilance department to file a formal complaint. Acting on this information, the anti-corruption unit organized a trap, leading to the officer's apprehension during the transaction.
Such operations are part of ongoing efforts by the Odisha Vigilance department to curb corruption within local law enforcement agencies. The arrest has drawn attention to the conduct of officers at the Khallikote station, and further investigation into the matter is expected to follow as the legal process proceeds against the accused.
Truth Score
80/100
Likely True
Why this score
The story is a report of a specific local anti-corruption operation in Odisha, India, involving a named police official. As a regional news report concerning a standard law enforcement action, it is internally consistent and follows the typical reporting style for such events in local media.
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Original report: Dharitri