Accountant Arrested for Bribery in Almora District, Uttarakhand
Accountant posted at Lamgara Block Office in Almora held for taking bribe
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An accountant named Har Singh Bisht at the Lamgara Block office in Almora district, Uttarakhand, was arrested for accepting a bribe of ₹15,000 (approximately $180 USD) to expedite the release of funds for a toilet construction project. The arrest followed a verified complaint from a contractor.
- 01Accountant Har Singh Bisht was arrested for accepting a bribe.
- 02The bribe amount was ₹15,000 (roughly $180 USD).
- 03The complaint involved a tender worth ₹3 lakh (approximately $3,600 USD).
- 04The Vigilance Department verified the complaint before taking action.
- 05The incident highlights ongoing issues of corruption in local government offices.
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On April 8, 2023, the Uttarakhand Vigilance Department arrested Har Singh Bisht, an accountant at the Lamgara Block office in Almora district, for accepting a bribe of ₹15,000 (around $180 USD). The arrest occurred after a contractor reported that Bisht demanded the bribe to facilitate the release of a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) linked to a tender valued at ₹3 lakh (approximately $3,600 USD) for a toilet construction project. Following the verification of the complaint, a trap was set by the Vigilance team, leading to Bisht's arrest. This incident underscores the persistent problem of corruption in local government operations.
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This arrest may deter future corruption in local government offices and encourage others to report similar incidents.
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