A bold ACB operation in Jharkhand’s Palamu has led to the arrest of Sildag Panchayat’s employment sevak, Sunil Kumar, who was trapped accepting Rs 6,000 bribe for approving Didi Bari Yojana proposals. The Chhatarpur block incident reaffirms the bureau’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption.
Two local women, aiming to secure homes under the women-centric housing program, faced an unethical hurdle: Kumar’s bribe demand to fast-track gram sabha nods. Outraged, they bypassed payment and alerted ACB Palamu with a sworn complaint, providing crucial leads.
Meticulous groundwork preceded the Friday sting. The ACB squad escorted the victims to the site, where Kumar fell into the trap by taking the marked currency. Forensic verification on the cash sealed his fate, leading to a dramatic on-spot detention.
After interrogation at the Medininagar base, judicial custody was secured. This fourth trap success for ACB Palamu this year spotlights endemic issues in rural employment administration, where schemes meant for upliftment are hijacked by greed.
Residents and activists hail the action but seek broader reforms like transparent online portals for applications. The case could uncover a network of similar offenders, promising a cleaner governance ecosystem. Public vigilance remains key to sustaining such victories against corruption.