Bhubaneswar: Vigilance sleuths caught Food Safety Officer Bibhas Mazumdar posted in the office of Chief District Medical Officer, Kendrapara, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs. 5,000 from a local businessman for issuance of a license.
As per reports, the accused Mazumdar had conducted a surprise raid at the properties of the Poly Traders Shop owner on August 8 and instructed him to apply for a license. However, Mazumdar demanded Rs. 5,000 to issue the license. Feeling harassed, the complainant reported the incident to the Vigilance department.
Accordingly, a trap was laid and Mazumdar was apprehended while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 in front of Akhandalamani Marble shop from the complainant to issue him a license to run his business.
The entire amount was recovered, and searches are underway at Mazumdar’s locations.
A case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018.
