The Vigilance personnel also entered the pond and apprehended him, the official said.
Odisha Cop Jumps Into Pond To Evade Arrest After Taking Rs 10,000 Bribe
In short
The incident took place in Odisha after a police officer reportedly received an illegal payment of Rs 10,000. In an attempt to avoid being detained, the accused officer leapt into a nearby pond. Vigilance personnel followed the suspect into the water and successfully apprehended him on the spot.
Key points
- Vigilance authorities successfully detained an Odisha police officer accused of taking an…: Vigilance authorities successfully detained an Odisha police officer accused of taking an illegal payment.
- The suspect's attempt to escape arrest by jumping into a water body was thwarted.: The suspect's attempt to escape arrest by jumping into a water body was thwarted.
- Anti-corruption personnel went into the water to secure the apprehension of the accused o…: Anti-corruption personnel went into the water to secure the apprehension of the accused officer.