Odisha sub-inspector apprehended after allegedly accepting bribe and jumping into pond
Sub-inspector Sujit Kumar Mahanta was caught by a Vigilance team in Sambalpur district after an attempt to evade arrest.
An Odisha Police sub-inspector was caught by a Vigilance team on Wednesday after he allegedly took a Rs 10,000 bribe. According to Rediff, the officer, Sujit Kumar Mahanta, attempted to avoid arrest by jumping into a pond during a pursuit by officials.
Mahanta was posted at the Mahulpali police station in Sambalpur district. A Vigilance official stated that the sub-inspector was the investigating officer for the case involving the complainant, whom he had met at a secluded location outside the station.
After the money was allegedly accepted, Mahanta spotted the Vigilance team and fled. He jumped into a nearby pond, but personnel entered the water to pursue and catch him.
Following the arrest, officials conducted searches of his office, government quarters, and other properties. These searches resulted in the seizure of Rs 1.55 lakh in cash from a room located next to the police station.
A case has been filed against Mahanta under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Officials said that further investigation into the matter is currently underway.