Bhubaneswar (Kalinga Voice): Smt. Mamata Bastia, ASI of Police, Sahid Nagar PS, Bhubaneswar UPD, Dist. Khurdha has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and accepting bribe of Rs.15,000/- (Fifteen Thousand) from a Complainant to help her in a case of which she was an Investigating Officer. The entire bribe money has been recovered from the exclusive possession of Smt Bastia, ASI and seized.
Following the trap, simultaneous house searches are going on at two locations of Smt. Bastia, ASI.
In this connection, Bhubaneswar Vigilance PS case No.17 dtd.12.07.2023 U/s. 7 PC (Amendment) Act, 2018 has been registered.Investigation is in progress against accused ASI Smt. Mamata Bastia. Detailed report awaited.
