Today, i.e., 16.06.2026, a short while ago, Smt. Sailabala Naik, Revenue Inspector, Kosaguda RI Circle under Borigumma Tahasil, District-Koraput has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and taking a bribe of Rs. 4,000/- from a beneficiary under Matsya Pokhari Yojana of Fisheries Department of Govt. of Odisha for issuance of trace maps in his favour and other beneficiaries.
The beneficiaries had applied for subsidy assistance under the Matsya Pokhari Yojana of the Fisheries Department for fish farming activities. As part of availing the subsidy, the Fisheries Department required submission of trace maps of their respective farm ponds. Accordingly, they applied for copies of the trace maps relating to their respective lands where the ponds had already been excavated. However, Smt. Sailabala Naik, RI demanded bribe Rs Rs. 4,000/- from the beneficiary for issuance of the trace maps. Unwilling to pay the demanded bribe, the beneficiary reported the matter to vigilance authorities. Upon receiving the information, a team of Odisha Vigilance nabbed, today, Smt Naik, RI , while taking bribe Rs.4,000/- from the beneficiary. The entire bribe money Rs.4,000/- has been recovered and seized from her.
Following the trap, simultaneous searches are going on at two locations linked to Smt Naik from DA angle.
In this connection, Koraput Vigilance P.S. Case No. 10/2026 has been registered 7PC (Amendment) Act, 2018. Investigation is in progress against the accused Smt Naik, RI.
