Published on : 13 Nov 2025, 2:23 pm

Goalpara: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti‑Corruption, Assam (DVAC), on Thursday arrested Bhuben Das, the BDO of Jaleswar Development Block in Goalpara district. Das was arrested on charges of accepting a bribe of Rs. 7,000 from the complainant.

According to an official release, the investigation began when the complainant reported that Das had demanded ₹10,000 to process pending bills for a completed Model Anganwadi Centre project. The initiative was under the ICDS scheme. The figure was later negotiated down to ₹7,000. Acting quickly, DVAC laid a trap at Das's rented residence in Lakhipur, Goalpara.

As per the officials reported, the accused was caught red-handed immediately after accepting the money. The tainted currency was retrieved i

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