Bribe demanded in Silchar DC office, Senior Asst arrested

way2barak, June 12: A complaint was received at this Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, Assam, alleging that Saumyabrata Bhattacharjee, Senior District Administrative Assistant of office of the District Commissioner, Cachar, Silchar had demanded Rs. 2,000 as bribe from the complainant for land related matter.

Unwilling to pay the bribe, the complainant approached this Directorate for taking necessary legal action against the above-mentioned public servant.

Accordingly, a trap was laid today by a team from the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam in the office of the District Commissioner, Cachar, Silchar. Saumyabrata Bhattacharjee was caught red handed in the office immediately after he accepted Rs. 2,000 as demanded bribe from the complainant. The tainted bribe money has been recovered from his possession and has been seized accordingly, in presence of independent witnesses.

In this connection, a case has been registered in ACB Police Station on 12/06/2024 vide ACB P.S. Case No. 47/2024, under Section 7(a) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

On finding sufficient evidence against the above-mentioned public servant, he has been arrested in connection with the case.

Necessary legal follow up action is underway, informs CPRO, Assam Police.