Odisha Vigilance apprehended Golamunda BDO Akhyamita Kartik

Odisha Vigilance on Thursday apprehended Golamunda Block Development Officer (BDO) Akhyamita Kartik with Rs 5 lakh bribe money.

On receipt of credible input regarding collection of huge bribe amount illegally as PC by Akhyamita Kartik and her movement towards native at Koraput, a Vigilance team intercepted her near Jaring between Bhabanipatna and Junagarh, said sources.

While inspecting her vehicle, the anti-corruption team seized cash to the tune of 5 lakh, added the source.

Meanwhile, the Golamunda BDO is being interrogated to ascertain the source of funds. Searches launched at her locations in Koraput and Kalahandi. Further report follows.

Sources said that earlier, Akhyamita Kartik was suspended for misappropriation of Covid funds while at Kosagumuda. Besides, the district administration had filed police complaint against her for misappropriation of Red Cross funds while she was the Tehsildar of Gunupur.