short while ago, Sri Bibhuti Kumar Mallick, Field Assistant, O/o Asst

Today i.e. on 30.12.2023, short while ago, Sri Bibhuti Kumar Mallick, Field Assistant, O/o Asst. Director, Sericulture, Baripada, Dist-Mayurbhanj has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and accepting bribe *Rs.1,50,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand)* from a Member of Rural Research Development Council, Mayurbhanj (Tussar) for submitting feasibility report in his favour for tussar silk worm plantation in 1500 hectares in Bisoi, Kusumi and Bahalda Blocks under District Minerals Funds in the district of Mayurbhanj. The entire bribe money has been recovered from Sri Kanungo and seized. Following the trap, simultaneous searches are going on at three locations of Sri Mallick from DA angle. In this connection, Balasore Vigilance PS case No.34 dt.29.12.2023 U/s-7PC (Amendment) Act, 2018 has been registered. Investigation is in progress against accused Sri Mallick, Field Assistant. Detailed report follows.