Assam: Bajali ACS officer Gaurav Shekar Das arrested on charges of bribery

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PATHSHALA: In a shocking incident, ACS Gaurav Shekar Das, an Assistant Commissioner of Bajali, was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. The arrest came just 17 days after his wedding and has raised serious concerns about corruption within the state’s administrative services. He was arrested by, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption in DC office at Pathsala.

He demanded Rs 50,000 to release a JCB vehicle which was seized for violating traffic rules in Bajali. The complaint was filed by a local businessman, Dipankar Choudhury.

The businessman reported the matter to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption., which then set up a trap to apprehend the officer. 

On the day of the operation, Das was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe. Further investigation is going on.

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