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Guwahati, Nov 22: The Sub-Inspector of Bokalia Police Station in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district has been awarded 4 years rigorous imprisonment under the charges of corruption. This was informed by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption.
The police official has been identified as Bhagyeswar Hazarika, who was convicted by the Special Court under the sections 7/13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act.
Notably, the sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption trapped Bhagyeswar while he was posted as SI (UB) at Bokalia Police Station. He was caught accepting the demanded money from the complainant.
The anti-corruption cell said, “Bhagyeswar Hazarika has been sentenced to 4 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 8000/-. This refers to ACB PS Case No. 3/2018 u/s 7/13(1)(d)/13(2) of the PC Act 1988.”