Odisha Cop Flees Arrest, Dives Into Pond After Accepting Bribe

NDTV · india

A police officer in Odisha, Sujit Kumar Mahanta, attempted to evade arrest by jumping into a pond after allegedly accepting a bribe. He was reportedly caught red-handed while receiving Rs 10,000 from a complainant. The bribe was allegedly taken to settle a case registered against the complainant. This incident highlights corruption within law enforcement, leading to immediate consequences for the officer involved.