Anti-corruption team nabs corrupt official from Silchar Red Handed

Today, on March 05, the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Team successfully apprehended a corrupt official from the Silchar Development Authority. Identified as Abhijit Kar, a field surveyor, he fell into a trap set by the vigilant team. Kar had been soliciting bribes, and the team caught him red-handed accepting a sum of Rs. 15,000 in exchange for issuing a NOC.

Upon his arrest, a thorough search was conducted, leading to the discovery of additional illicit funds. From Kar’s possession, Rs. 38,500 were recovered, while a further investigation at his residence revealed Rs. 1,260,890. In total, the team managed to recover Rs. 1,299,390, excluding the tainted money.

The Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, Assam, has been steadfast in its mission to eradicate corruption within the state. Through strategic traps and vigilant surveillance, they have consistently apprehended corrupt individuals. This recent operation serves as a stark warning to those engaging in corrupt activities, emphasizing the consequences of their actions.

The Chairman of Silchar Development Authority, Manjul Deb, reacted to the incident, informing how Abhijit Kar was caught and appreciated the efforts of the vigilance team in eradicating corruption from our society. He acknowledged the team’s work as righteous and stated that he would cooperate with them whenever needed. He believes that corrupt people should receive appropriate punishment and is glad that one such person was caught from their establishment.

The commendable efforts of the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, Assam, should be acknowledged, as they continue to uphold integrity and accountability within government institutions. Their relentless pursuit of justice acts as a deterrent for corrupt officials, urging them to reconsider their actions and adhere to principles of honesty and transparency.