Data operator at circle office caught taking Rs1L bribe
According to official sources, the bribe was demanded even though the deputy collector land reforms (DCLR) had already issued a directive for the mutation to proceed.
The complainant, Pankaj Kumar of Pratapgarh locality in Sasaram town, informed the vigilance department that circle officer Sudhir Onkara had been deliberately delaying the process and had allegedly sought Rs 1 lakh for himself and ₹Rs 0,000 for the data operator.
After verifying the complaint, the vigilance team laid a trap. On Saturday afternoon, when Pankaj arrived at the circle office to hand over the bribe, the circle officer was absent.
He instructed Pankaj over the phone to give the entire amount to data operator Akash Kumar Das. As soon as the transaction took place, the Vigilance team arrested Das.
Vigilance DSP Amarendra Prasad Vidyarthi said an investigation was underway to determine the involvement of other officials.
Following the operation, the circle officer went into hiding and switched off both his cellphones. Sources said the district administration had earlier conducted an inquiry into his conduct on instructions from the state govt.
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The investigation confirmed the allegations against him.
Rohtas DM Udita Singh subsequently submitted a report to the state govt recommending action against the circle officer. However, despite the report being filed four months ago, no action has yet been taken.
According to revenue department sources, over 200 complaints against the circle officer remain unresolved and are gathering dust.
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