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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Bribery probe: Properties linked to IAS officer Chakma searched
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: Days after arresting IAS officer Dhiman Chakma, a resident of Tripura, on charges of accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from a stone miner in Kalahandi district, the Odisha vigilance directorate on Wednesday conducted simultaneous searches at properties linked to his family and relatives in Tripura and Himachal Pradesh. Three teams carried out verification and searches at the residence of Chakma at Kanchanpur in North Tripura and at houses of his in-laws at Saminala in Kullu district and Rangbey in Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal. "Relevant documents related to deposits and investments in banks and other financial instruments among others were collected and scrutinised during the house search. Details of other movable and immovable assets are being ascertained from disproportionate assets (DA) angle," an official vigilance statement read. Chakma, a 2021-batch IAS officer, on his first posting as sub-collector in Dharamgarh, was arrested on June 8 at his official residence in Kalahandi, while receiving Rs 10 lakh — the initial instalment of a Rs 20 lakh demand — from one Harsha Bardhan Behera, who owns a stone crusher unit, the agency said. Subsequent searches at his quarters led to a stash of Rs 47 lakh in cash. "We are trying to find out the sources through which he accumulated the huge ill-gotten cash. If anyone paid him bribes previously, they should help us gather more evidence against him," an officer said. Following his suspension on June 10, Chakma remains in judicial custody.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Hans India
Bribery case: Odisha Vigilance searches suspended IAS officer Dhiman Chakma's residence
Bhubaneswar: Special teams of Odisha Vigilance have carried out house searches at different locations in Tripura and Himachal Pradesh in connection with the bribery case linked to Dhiman Chakma, a 2021 batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, who was recently arrested over graft charges. 'Following the arrest of Chakma, the Sub-Collector, Dharamgarh in Kalahandi district on June 9 by Odisha Vigilance in a trap case for demanding and taking bribe Rs 10 lakh from a local businessman, three teams of Odisha Vigilance have been deputed to the states of Tripura and Himachal Pradesh at places linked to Chakma for further verification,' said a Vigilance official on Wednesday. Vigilance sources further noted that the anti-corruption sleuths are carrying out verification and searches at the residential house of Chakma at Kanchanpur, North Tripura and houses of his in-laws at Saminala, under Manali police station area in Kullu district and at Rangbey, under Keylong police limits of Lahaul-Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh, on the strength of search warrants issued by special Judge, Vigilance, Bhawanipatna. 'Relevant documents related to deposits and investments in banks and other financial instruments, etc are being collected and scrutinized. Details of other movable/immovable assets are being ascertained from the DA (Disproportionate Assets) angle,' the official added. On June 8, Chakma was caught red handed while taking a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from a local businessman, as an installment of the overall demand of bribe of Rs 20 lakh, threatening to take action against his stone crusher unit. The Vigilance official also recovered Rs 47 lakh cash during searches at his official residence in Dharamgarh. A case has been registered in this connection at the Vigilance Cell under Section 7 Prevention against Corruption Amendment Act, 2018. The Odisha government also placed Chakma on suspension following his arrest. Notably, Chakma, a native of Tripura, had earlier joined the Odisha cadre as an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer in 2019 and served briefly as Assistant Conservator of Forests in Baripada, Mayurbhanj. He later cleared the civil services examination again, secured a higher rank, and was inducted into the IAS in 2021.
Hans India
12-06-2025
- Hans India
IAS officer Chakma suspended
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday placed IAS officer Dhiman Chakma under suspension, a day after he was sent to jail for allegedly taking bribe from a businessman. 'Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered suspension of Shri Dhiman Chakma, Sub-Collector, Dharamgarh, with immediate effect,' an official release said. Chakma, a 2021-batch IAS officer, was on Sunday caught by sleuths of the Vigilance department while allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from the businessman at Dharamgarh in Kalahandi district. 'It is further ordered that during the period of suspension, the headquarters of Shri Chakma is fixed at the GA&PG department, government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, and he shall not leave the said headquarters without prior permission,' a notification issued by the General Administration department said. He was arrested on Monday, and produced before a court, which rejected his bail petition. Chakma was sent to jail at Dharmagarh, but later shifted to a hospital on health grounds. The Vigilance officials also recovered Rs 47 lakh in cash during a raid at his official residence in Kalahandi.
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Hans India
Senior Civil Servant Detained In Odisha Corruption Sting Operation
The Odisha Vigilance Department executed a successful anti-corruption operation on Sunday, apprehending Dhiman Chakma, a civil services officer from the 2021 batch, during an alleged bribery transaction involving Rs 10 lakh. Chakma, who serves as Sub-Collector in Kalahandi district, had reportedly demanded double this amount from a local business owner. The arrest occurred at Chakma's official government residence in Dharamgarh, where the officer allegedly received what vigilance officials described as a partial payment of a larger Rs 20 lakh demand. The businessman who became the complainant in this case alleged that the administrative officer had issued threats against his commercial operations unless the requested payment was made. During the carefully orchestrated sting operation, surveillance teams observed Chakma receiving the cash payment at his official quarters and subsequently placing the money in a desk drawer within his residence office. The officer reportedly methodically counted all 26 bundles of various denomination Rs 100 notes before securing them in the furniture. The vigilance investigation expanded beyond the immediate bribery incident, with search teams recovering approximately Rs 47 lakh in additional cash from various locations within the officer's official residence. This substantial sum raised further questions about the scope of alleged corrupt activities. Legal proceedings have commenced against Chakma under applicable provisions of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, with investigators continuing to examine the full extent of the alleged misconduct. The case represents a significant development in the state's ongoing efforts to combat administrative corruption. The arrest carries particular significance given Chakma's previous public statements about public service ideals. Following his successful completion of the UPSC examination in 2021 and initial selection for the Indian Foreign Services, Chakma had expressed ambitious goals for serving his country and the northeastern region in particular. In a media interview at the time, he spoke passionately about addressing financial disparities and social divisions in the northeast, emphasizing his desire to work toward better resource utilization and regional unity. The contrast between these earlier stated aspirations for public welfare and the current allegations of exploiting his administrative position for personal gain has drawn attention to the challenges of maintaining ethical standards in civil service. The case underscores ongoing concerns about corruption within government departments and the importance of vigilance mechanisms in maintaining public trust. Authorities continue their investigation to determine whether additional individuals or transactions may be connected to this case, as part of broader efforts to ensure accountability in public administration.
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Business Standard
11-06-2025
- Business Standard
Odisha govt suspends IAS officer Dhiman Chakma accused of taking bribe
The Odisha government on Tuesday placed IAS officer Dhiman Chakma under suspension, a day after he was sent to jail for allegedly taking bribe from a businessman, officials said. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered suspension of Shri Dhiman Chakma, Sub Collector, Dharamgarh with immediate effect, an official release said. Chakma, a 2021-batch IAS officer, was on Sunday caught by sleuths of the vigilance department while allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from the businessman at Dharmagarah in Kalahandi district. It is further ordered that during the period of suspension, the headquarters of Shri Chakma is fixed at the GA&PG Department, Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, and he shall not leave the said headquarters without prior permission, a notification issued by the General Administration Department said. He was arrested on Monday, and produced before a court, which rejected his bail petition. Chakma was sent to jail at Dharmagarh, but later shifted to a hospital on health grounds. The vigilance officials also recovered Rs 47 lakh in cash during a raid at his official residence in Kalahandi.
