Civic body EO in Vigilance trap

Khurda Dec 27:

Vigilance sleuths Wednessday arrested the executive officer of Jatni Municipality while taking bribe of  Rs 5000.

The accused identified as Lalita Kapoor had demanded a bribe amount of Rs 10,000 from one Bhikhyakari Sahu for sanctioning the latter’s pending gratuity amount.

Sahu retired three years ago but his gratuity amount of Rs 4 lakh was pending for which Sahu was running from pillar to post. Lalita had demanded a bribe amount of Rs 10,000 to sanction the pending amount, added sources.

Sahu informed vigilance regarding this matter to nab Lalita. As per the directions of the Vigilance, Sahu went to the office with the requisite amount and Lalita was caught while accepting the bribe.

She was  arrested and forwarded to court, senior police official said.

“A complaint was filed against Lalita Kapoor,Vigilance DSP, Akshay Kumar Mishra said.

Simultaneous raids were  conducted both at Lalita’s office and residence.