Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Vigilance on microblogging platform Twitter for its successful efforts in upholding transparency and liability.
CM Sarma Lauds Anti-Corruption Drive On Twitter
As of July 22, the Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Vigilance has achieved a milestone with the arrest of 117 government employees since May 10, 2021.
The Chief Minister expressed his appreciation, stating, “Well done! The Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Vigilance has successfully carried out a sustained anti-corruption drive, resulting in the arrest of 117 government employees since 10th May 2021. The efforts to eradicate corruption from the administration will continue with the same determination and energy.”
It is noted the latest apprehension occurred on July 21 when the CEO of Dhubri Zilla Parishad, Biswajit Goswami and his Assistant District Programme manager, Mrinal Kanti Sarkar were caught on camera accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 from two Zilla members.