Anti Corruption Drive / OREDA Asst Director caught taking Rs 10,000, arrested
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The arrest was made after Rao was caught red-handed while receiving Rs 10,000 from a complainant.
Cuttack, March 20: Vigilance officials have arrested Srikant Rao, Assistant Director of the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA), on bribe charges.
The arrest was made after Rao was caught red-handed while receiving Rs 10,000 from a complainant.
According to reports, Rao had demanded Rs 30,000 to facilitate the release of pending funds for the installation of a solar power plant at Valmiki in Cuttack district. Acting on a complaint, Vigilance sleuths set up a trap and apprehended the official while he was accepting part of the demanded amount.
The bribe money was seized during the operation, and further investigation is underway to determine if Rao was involved in similar corrupt practices.
Officials stated that strict action will be taken against those misusing their position for personal gain.
Also Read: Stormy weather to persist in Odisha for two more days, Orange alert issued
This arrest highlights the continuing efforts of the Vigilance Department to curb corruption in government offices and ensure transparency in developmental projects.
The arrest was made after Rao was caught red-handed while receiving Rs 10,000 from a complainant.
According to reports, Rao had demanded Rs 30,000 to facilitate the release of pending funds for the installation of a solar power plant at Valmiki in Cuttack district. Acting on a complaint, Vigilance sleuths set up a trap and apprehended the official while he was accepting part of the demanded amount.
The bribe money was seized during the operation, and further investigation is underway to determine if Rao was involved in similar corrupt practices.
Officials stated that strict action will be taken against those misusing their position for personal gain.
Also Read: Stormy weather to persist in Odisha for two more days, Orange alert issued
This arrest highlights the continuing efforts of the Vigilance Department to curb corruption in government offices and ensure transparency in developmental projects.
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