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Odisha Cop Jumps into Pond to Escape Bribe Arrest
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What Happened?
An Odisha Police Sub-Inspector, Sujit Kumar Mohanta, jumped into a pond to evade arrest after being caught accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe. He was later apprehended by vigilance officials.
Key points
- Sujit Kumar Mohanta was caught accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe.
- He jumped into a pond to escape vigilance officials.
- One vigilance team member swam after him and apprehended him.
- An additional Rs 1.55 lakh was found in his police station restroom.
- A case has been registered against him under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Key insights
- The incident may lead to increased scrutiny of police practices in Odisha.
- It raises concerns about the integrity of law enforcement officials.
- The recovery of additional funds suggests deeper corruption issues.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing issues of corruption within the police force.
Entities
Sujit Kumar Mohanta· PersonOdisha Police· OrganizationSambalpur· City
Source
India Today
