Tripura: Traffic Inspector Arrested for Rs 74 Lakh Corruption Scam

AGARTALA: The Sepahijala District Home Administration in Tripura is again in the midst of controversy. Another financial scandal has emerged, revealing the widespread corruption in the system.

Following the recent exposure of a massive financial scam in the Superintendent of Police's office, a new case of embezzlement has been revealed within the Sepahijala District Traffic Unit.

In a stunning turn of events, Traffic Inspector Amarjit Debbarma has been detained on serious allegations of embezzling an astronomical amount of Rs 74 lakh 4 thousand 400, which was collected as a fine during regular traffic enforcement drives. This news has further tarnished the image of the district's law enforcement units.

The scandal was brought to the forefront after an in-house audit, which revealed a discrepancy in the amount of fine money deposited with the government exchequer. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rajiv Sutradhar, heading the probe, shared vital information regarding the case.

"Traffic fines were collected during enforcement drives in different places. The job of depositing this money in the government treasury was the responsibility of Inspector Amarjit Debbarma. But an internal investigation found that fines of eight challans worth more than Rs 74 lakh were never handed over," ASP Sutradhar said.

When questioned, Inspector Debbarma first said he had deposited the amount as stipulated. A detailed investigation refuted his claims, however, and it was established that the money had never been sent. The authorities offered him a chance to repay the misappropriated money, but he did not do so within the deadline set. Consequently, a case was formally registered against him at Bishalgarh Police Station, resulting in his arrest yesterday night.

The accused was brought to court today, and the police requested a three-day remand for further investigation. ASP Sutradhar affirmed, "We have strong evidence against the accused, and we are investigating deeper into the case to see if others were involved. A proper investigation is ongoing."

There are also reports that a policewoman might be involved in the scandal, as sources reveal she had a very close personal connection with the suspect. "We are investigating every possible link with the embezzlement. Nobody who takes part in corruption will be let off," he added.

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