Guwahati: Two more government personnel were arrested Thursday while collecting a bribe, adding to the growing campaign against corruption in Assam.
The sub registrar of Tamulpur, identified as Gopinath Das was initially caught and taken into custody by the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, Assam team.
Later today, Inspector of Excise, Bokakhat in Golaghat district, identified as Lohit Phukan, was arrested.
Taking to twitter in this case, Special DGP Law and Order, GP Singh tweeted, “Our Relentless campaign against corruption amongst Government officers continues. Today, @DIR_VAC_ASSAM trapped & arrested red handed, Sh. Gopinath Das of the office of the Sub Registrar Tamulpur while accepting bribe money. Lawful action being taken.”
Regarding the second case, GP Singh again tweeted, “Second action of the day. Our Relentless campaign against corruption amongst Government officers continues. Today, @DIR_VAC_ASSAM arrested red handed, Sh. Lohit Phukan of office of Inspector of Excise, Bokakhat, Golaghat while accepting bribe money. Lawful action being taken.”
Further action has been taken against both of them.
Notably, the Assam Police also provided the state’s residents with the helpline numbers 0361-2462295 and 1800-3453767 and advised them to report any financial demands made by government personnel.