Young IAS Officer Caught Red-Handed Taking ₹10 Lakh Bribe in Odisha, ₹47 Lakh Recovered in Raid

In a shocking development that has rocked Odisha’s bureaucratic circles, a young IAS officer serving as Sub-Collector in Dharamgarh, Kalahandi district, was caught red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹10 lakh from a local businessman.

According to an official release from the Odisha Vigilance Department, the officer—believed to be in his mid-30s—had called the complainant to his government residence, where he took the bribe and placed the cash in his desk drawer. The bribe was reportedly part of a larger demand totaling ₹20 lakh.

Following the incident, vigilance officials launched raids at his residence and recovered ₹47 lakh in cash. A case has been filed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and further investigation is currently underway.

This case has stirred public anger and renewed calls for stricter action against corruption in the civil services.

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