Odisha Vigilance arrests IIC of CRRI police station while accepting bribe of Rs 40,000 from liquor seller

Odisha: Vigilance arrested Bijay Kumar Barik, Inspector in Charge (IIC) of the CRRI police station in Cuttack, on Sunday while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹40,000 from a licensed liquor vendor.

The arrest took place at Rajmahal Chak in Bhubaneswar. Vigilance officials stated that the money was demanded in exchange for allowing the vendor to operate his business without interference.

Bribe Money Recovered and Seized

According to a Vigilance press release, the entire amount of ₹40,000 was recovered from the accused officer and seized on the spot. This action was taken after the complainant repeatedly accused the agency of demanding illegal bribes.

Search Continues on the Disproportionate Assets Angle

Following the arrest, simultaneous searches were launched at two locations linked to the accused officer. Officials stated that these searches were being conducted to verify the possibility of amassing disproportionate assets. Approximately ₹5 lakh in cash was recovered during a search of his government quarters in Unit 1, Bhubaneswar. He is being questioned about the bribe demand and the source of the seized cash.

Case Registered

A case has been registered against the accused at the Cell Division Police Station. Further investigation is underway, and a detailed report is expected after the search and preliminary investigation are completed.