Bhubaneswar, 9 June 2025 – The Odisha Vigilance Department today arrested Dhiman Chakma, a 36-year-old IAS officer of the 2021 batch, on allegations of accepting a ₹10 lakh bribe from a businessman in Kalahandi district. The officer was caught red‑handed during a sting operation, confirming the growing frustration against corruption in the state.
Authorities also conducted a search at his official residence, where an additional ₹47 lakh in unaccounted cash was discovered and seized. The total seizure underscores the scale of the alleged malpractice
🔍 Key Details:
Who? Dhiman Chakma, 36, a 2021 batch IAS officer serving in Odisha.
What? Arrested during a trap for accepting ₹10 lakh bribe.
Where? Kalahandi district (operation); raid on official residence in Bhubaneswar.
When? Sunday morning, 8 June 2025 (according to vigilance statement).
Seizure: ₹10 lakh cash from businessman, plus ₹47 lakh from Chakma’s residence.
🏛️ Official Response & Investigation:
The Odisha Vigilance Department, in a press release, stated this operation is part of a wider crackdown on corrupt practices within the bureaucracy. An internal probe has been ordered, and Chakma has been suspended from duty pending further investigation. State vigilance chief commented, “No leniency will be shown to officers involved in abuse of office. All such cases will be thoroughly investigated.”
⚠️ Wider Corruption Context:
This arrest occurs amid heightened scrutiny of administrative integrity in Odisha. In 2024, over 200 vigilance cases were registered and ₹131 crore worth of disproportionate assets unearthed. This case joins other high-profile incidents, including engineers and senior officials caught for accepting money or possessing illegal asset.
💡 Public Reaction:
Netizens have welcomed the vigilance action. Reddit user in r/Odisha commented:
“They are catching retired or almost about to retire officers… so that it will send a message to younger govt officers”
✅ Next Steps:
Vigilance to file a detailed chargesheet and forensic audit of seized funds.
Administrative inquiry to determine misuse of power.
Possible recovery of disproportionate assets if related schemes are uncovered.
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