JE Caught While Taking Bribe in Khurda, Rs 2.16 Lakh Cash Seized from His Govt Quarter

Bhubaneswar: Nrusingha Nath Pradhan, posted as Gram Panchayat Technical Assistant (JE) of Bolagarh Block in Khurda district was nabbed by Odisha Vigilance officials while he was allegedly accepting a Rs 19,200 bribe from a man to release bills.

He was caught red-handed by Vigilance officials while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 19,200/- from a complainant for facilitating the release of a bill towards the construction of a cultural centre in Khanguria GP under the Bolagarh Block.

The entire marked-up bribe money was seized from the possession of the accused JE.

During the search at his government quarters, the vigilance officials unearthed and seized cash worth Rs 2,16, 900.  Simultaneous searches are going on at four locations linked to Pradhan from Disproportionate Assets angle.