In a significant development, one Nurul Hoque Barbhuiya, a Patwari at Sadar Circle, Cachar, Silchar, was apprehended by the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, Assam, for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs. 30,000.
The complaint, lodged at the Directorate, led to a planned operation on July 18, 2024, at the office of the Settlement Officer in Silchar.
Barbhuiya was caught red-handed accepting Rs. 5,000 as a part of the demanded bribe amount.
The tainted money was seized in the presence of witnesses, marking a critical step in the case registered under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (ACB P.S. Case No. 55/2024).
Following the recovery of sufficient evidence, Barbhuiya has been arrested.
Legal proceedings are currently underway to address the matter comprehensively.
