Kandhamal : Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Saramani gram panchayats under Daringbadi block of Kandhamal district caught red-handed by Odisha vigilance team while accepting bribe on Tuesday. The accused has been identified as Titas Naik.
According to sources, Naik had demanded Rs 10,000 from a complainant for furnishing eligibility report in his favour in order to get PMAY.
Receiving the complaint, Berhampur vigilance team ensnared him red-handed while demanding and accepting Rs 10,000 as bribe. The Berhampur vigilance registered a case under U/S7 P.C (Amendment Act), 2018.
The money recovered from him was then seized.
