Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Odisha Suspends IAS Officer After Bribery Allegations
An IAS officer named Dhiman Chakma in Odisha was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe, which is against the law.
He was caught taking money from a businessman.
The government has now suspended him from his job while they investigate.
Officials also found a large amount of cash in his house.
He was denied bail and is currently in jail, though he was moved to a hospital due to health reasons.
IAS officer Dhiman Chakma was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe.
Chakma was caught taking a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from a businessman.
The Odisha government has suspended Chakma.
He was arrested on Monday and denied bail.
Rs 47 lakh in cash was recovered from his residence.
- Who
- Dhiman Chakma, an IAS officer
- What
- IAS officer Dhiman Chakma was suspended after being accused of accepting a bribe.
- When
- June 10, 2025
- Where
- Dharamgarh, Kalahandi district, Odisha
- Why
- Allegedly taking a bribe.
- Officer Arrested
- Dhiman Chakma
- Batch
- 2021
- Position
- Sub Collector, Dharamgarh
- Location of Arrest
- Dharmagarh, Kalahandi district, Odisha
- Alleged Bribe Amount
- Rs 10 lakh
- Cash Recovered
- Rs 47 lakh
- Current Status
- Suspended
Sources
Taught Integrity & Ethics, Held For Taking Bribe: The Dual Life Of IAS Officer Dhiman Chakma
Tripura IAS officer caught taking Rs 10 L bribe in Odisha; Rs 47 L seized in raids
Two Chhattisgarh govt officials held for accepting bribes
Two Chhattisgarh govt officials held for accepting bribes
Odisha govt suspends IAS officer accused of taking bribe