After conducting another search at his residence, the DirVAC team discovered Rs. 49 lakh in undeclared cash. The relevant legal provisions permit the seizure of cash. "Further to the capture and arrest of Sri KK Sharma last evening, a search by @DIR VAC A

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Digital Desk: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DirVAC) arrested a government official for accepting a Rs 90,000 bribe in exchange for renewing the license of a security firm. The team was led by Special DGP GP Singh. While taking Rs 90,000 from the complainant for the renewal of a security firm license, KK Sharma, ACS, the Joint Secretary to the Government of Assam, was apprehended and arrested.

After conducting another search at his residence, the DirVAC team discovered Rs. 49 lakh in undeclared cash. The relevant legal provisions permit the seizure of cash. "Further to the capture and arrest of Sri KK Sharma last evening, a search by @DIR VAC ASSAM at his residential premise has resulted in the recovery of illegal cash INR 49 Lacs 24 Thousand 700," GP Singh, Special DGP, tweeted.

Under the direction of Special DGP GP Singh, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption has continued to spearhead the Assam government's anti-corruption campaign. Between May 10, 2021, and October 19, 2022, 41 cases have been registered, with 40 cases submitted as of that date. "It is compulsory by law to have trap cases registered with the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Department. Our officers have also worked hard on this aspect "G P Singh, DGP, tweeted.