apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs. 50,000

Today i.e. on 19.01.2024, a short while ago, Sri Agasti Sahu, Head Master of Govt. SSD High School, Adhamunda under Kesinga Block, Dist-Kalahandi has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs. 50,000/- ( Rupees Fifty Thousand) in his School office room from a Contractor to pass his bill amounting to Rs.22,53,858/- towards repairing/renovation work of the said School. The entire tainted bribe money has been recovered and seized from the possession of accused Sri Sahu.Following the trap, search is going on at one location of Sri Sahu from DA angle. In this connection, Koraput Vigilance P.S Case No. 03 Dt. 18.01.2024 U/s 7 P.C (Amendment)Act, 2018 has been registered. Investigation is in progress against accused Sri Sahu. Detailed report follows.