Bhubaneswar: Vigilance sleuths on Friday apprehended the ABEO of Derabish block in Kendrapara district while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5000.
ABEO Bipin Bihari Singh had demanded the said amount from an Assistant Teacher to release his held over pay.
Based on a complaint by the Assistant Teacher, the Vigilance had laid a trap. The entire bribe money of Rs 5000 was recovered and seized from the possession of Singh.
Following it, the residential house of Singh located at Poilo, Balia under Kendrapara district is being searched. Further investigation is in progress.
