Corruption Exposed: Revenue Inspector Caught Demanding Bribe in Sambalpur
In a significant corruption case, Bhisma Pradhan, a revenue inspector in Sambalpur, was arrested by Vigilance officials for demanding a bribe of Rs 40,000. The inspector solicited the bribe from a landless complainant in return for a favorable report on a lease case. After months of seeking assistance, the complainant turned to the Vigilance authorities, leading to a successful sting operation that resulted in Pradhan's apprehension. This incident highlights ongoing issues of corruption within public service sectors.
| Jun 13, 2025, 08:27 IST
Vigilance Operation Leads to Arrest
Bhubaneswar: On Thursday, Vigilance officials apprehended Bhisma Pradhan, a revenue inspector from the Goudpalli Revenue Circle in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, for soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000.
The bribe was requested from a complainant who lacked land, in exchange for providing a favorable report regarding a lease application.
Since November 2024, the complainant had been persistently seeking Pradhan's help with the case.
However, Pradhan insisted on a bribe of Rs 40,000 to proceed with the report.
With no other recourse, the complainant reported the matter to the Vigilance authorities, who subsequently set up a sting operation and arrested him.
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