The Hazaribagh Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) detained a government official in Jharkhand’s Koderma district for accepting bribes in a disturbing episode that shows how widespread corruption is in the public sector. The defendant, Mithali Sharma, had just started her first job as an assistant secretary in the cooperative department. This episode drew harsh condemnation and raised concerns about widespread corruption within the executive branch. Mithali Sharma was arrested by the Hazaribagh ACB on 7 July 2023 after being exposed for taking bribes. Disturbing images and videos of the crime have gone viral on social media, sparking outrage among the general public. The arrest highlighted the need for greater accountability and openness among government organizations.
Jharkhand’s Mitali Sharma caught taking bribe
The arrest of Mithali Sharma, a first-time government official, for taking bribes in the Koderma district of Jharkhand serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenge of corruption in the public sector. The incident sparked public outrage and underscores the urgent need for stronger action to address this widespread problem. According to the investigation, Mithali Sharma conducted an unexpected inspection at Koderma Vyapar Sahyog Samiti, where she found several inconsistencies. She took advantage of this circumstance and demanded a bribe of Rs 20,000 from the commission members to persuade them to drop the initiation of the case.
Rameshwar Prasad Yadav, a member of the group who felt cornered, took the courageous decision to file a complaint with the CBA headquarters, exposing Sharma’s illegitimate demands. The ACB carried out a detailed investigation into the allegations against Mithali Sharma after receiving the complaint. The agency made the decision to set her up to catch her in the act after gathering solid evidence. Her capture while accepting a bribe was made possible by a trap, providing irrefutable proof of her criminal behavior.
ACB staff immediately took Mithali Sharma to Hazaribagh for further legal proceedings after his arrest. In parallel, a thorough investigation is carried out to find all new information relevant to the case. To send a clear message that corruption within the ranks of the government will not be tolerated, the authorities are adamant in applying the full force of the law to Sharma. The public strongly condemned this bribery case, which once again drew attention to the pervasive problem of corruption. It serves as a reminder that it is necessary to strengthen openness, accountability and ethical standards within the public sector for a successful fight against corruption. Follow the PKB news.
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