Today i.e on 25.08.2025, a short while ago, Sri Jagaa Bariha, S.I of Police of Bijepur P.S, Dist-Bargarh has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and taking bribe of Rs.7,000/-from a scrap dealer (Complainant) to allow him to run his business smoothly and not to lodge any case against him. Accused S.I Sri Bariha had demanded bribe Rs.10,000/- from Complt for the above purpose. When complt expressed his his inability to pay the demanded bribe Rs 10,000/- , Sri Bariha reduced the amount to Rs.7,000/-. At the same time, Sri Bariha also threatened complt to take strong action against him, unless he was paid the bribe Rs.7,000/-. Left with no option, complt reported the matter to Vigilance authorities. Following this, Vigilance Officers nabbed Sri Bariha, SI of Police, today, while taking bribe Rs 7,000/- from the complt. The entire tainted bribe money Rs.7,000/- has been recovered from the possession of accused Sri Bariha and seized.
Following the trap, simultaneous searches are going on at three locations linked to Sri Bariha, SI from DA angle.
In this connection, Sambalpur Vigilance PS Case No.16 dt.24.08.2025 U/s-7 PC (Amendment) Act, 2018 has been registered. Investigation is in progress against accused Sri Bariha, SI of Police.
