Odisha Vigilance catches two officials in separate bribery traps

Odisha Vigilance conducted two sting operations against public officials accused of taking bribes. In Mayurbhanj district, Junior Engineer Sushil Kumar Singh was apprehended while accepting Rs 32,000 from a contractor under the MGNREGA scheme for a road‑construction bill. The full amount was seized and searches are underway on his assets.

In Khordha district, Assistant Sub‑Inspector Akshaya Kumar Sethy attempted to extort Rs 5,000 in a land‑dispute case. After accepting the money, he fled on a motorcycle before officers could arrest him. Simultaneous searches were launched at locations linked to the ASI, and a case has been filed under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. Both investigations remain ongoing.