The principal of a government ITI college in Bolangir was caught by Odisha Vigilance on Friday while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. The accused has been identified as Suresh Dalabehera. Vigilance officials also recovered Rs 5.16 lakh in cash from his residence during subsequent searches.According to the allegations, Dalabehera had demanded bribes from instructors in exchange for facilitating their jobs and salaries. He had allegedly sought a total of Rs 1.15 lakh from nine instructors.Bribe Demanded From Instructors.The Vigilance officials laid a trap after receiving information about the alleged demand. Dalabehera was caught while accepting Rs 30,000 in bribe from an instructor.Cash Recovered During SearchesFollowing the trap, Vigilance officials conducted simultaneous searches at three locations linked to the principal. During the searches, the officials recovered Rs 5.16 lakh in cash from his residence in Rourkela.The recovery was made as part of the searches conducted in connection with the bribery case. The cash is being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.Vigilance has registered a case against Suresh Dalabehera and further investigation is underway to establish the full extent of the alleged corruption and verify the other allegations against him..
Odisha Vigilance unearths 11 plots, two buildings, gold and Rs 5.16 lakh cash from ITI Principal
