GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), Assam apprehended an individual on the alleged charges of bribery in South Salmara on February 5.
The individual identified as Intaz Mondal, in-charge Deputy CEO of Zilla Parishad, South Salamara, and also in-charge Block Development Officer (BDO) of Fekamari was arrested today. The arrest took place following Mondal's alleged acceptance of a demanded bribe within the premises of the Zilla Parishad office, related to payments for works under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
The Anti-Corruption Unit conducted a sting operation resulting in Mondal being caught red-handed during the illicit transaction.
DVAC took to X to put out, “Today @DIR_VAC_ASSAM trapped red handed Intaz Mondal,i/c Dy CEO, Zilla Parishad, South Salamara &i/c BDO Fekamari, after he accepted demanded bribe in O/O the Zilla Parishad for payment of bills related to works under Jal Jeevan Mission.”
Today @DIR_VAC_ASSAM trapped red handed Intaz Mondal,i/c Dy CEO, Zilla Parishad, South Salamara &i/c BDO Fekamari, after he accepted demanded bribe in O/O the Zilla Parishad for payment of bills related to works under Jal Jeevan Mission@CMOfficeAssam @assampolice @surendrakr_ips
— Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, Assam (@DIR_VAC_ASSAM) February 5, 2024
The accused is now in custody, and further investigations are underway to delve into the details of the corruption charges.
