Key Incident

Who: Dhiman Chakma, a 2021-batch IAS officer
Position: Sub-Collector, Dharamgarh subdivision, Kalahandi district
What Happened: Caught red-handed accepting ₹10 lakh bribe
Total Bribe Demanded: ₹20 lakh from a local businessman
Where: At his official residence in Dharamgarh

️ Modus Operandi

The businessman was summoned to the IAS officer’s official residence
₹10 lakh was delivered in cash
Chakma allegedly hid the money in his table drawer
Odisha Vigilance officials conducted a trap operation and caught him in the act

Massive Cash Recovery

Immediate raids conducted at Chakma’s official residence and other locations
₹47 lakh cash recovered from his residence
More seizures expected as multiple locations are still being searched

⚖️ Legal Action and Investigation

Case registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act
Investigations in the early stages
Evidence being gathered, and the arrested officer is being interrogated
Possibility of more officials being implicated as probe expands

️ Public Reaction and Implications

Widespread outrage among citizens and political circles
Highlights deep-rooted corruption in administrative services
Reinforces the Odisha Vigilance Department’s stance on high-level accountability
Arrest of a young IAS officer (early 30s) raises alarm over the integrity of new recruits

What’s Next?

Vigilance teams are expected to continue raids and interrogations
Investigation outcome may set a strong precedent for future anti-corruption measures
Watchdog agencies and civil society groups are closely monitoring the developments

Conclusion

This arrest underscores a growing intolerance for corruption at all levels of government. With the state vigilance department cracking down even on junior IAS officers, Odisha sends a stern message: No one is above the law.

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